Why is twitter so popular these days? Why can't I go a conversation without hearing about our presidents exploits on this social media? The answer may have something to do with the way it makes us feel connected.
Despite our presidents vulgar comments on twitter, it is still a great place. You can talk to your friends, see what other people are doing, and find funny memes! All of these actions have one thing in common: they all make you feel good. In general, the reason why people use twitter is to make them feel good. Humans have a natural need to feel connected to their environment. When we have no idea what other people are doing, we worry that there is some great party or something going on without us. This feeling is called the Fear Of Missing Out, or FOMO. FOMO is a common symptom associated with social media addiction. Some ways to counteract this are to generally disconnect from technology for a while. Take a walk, or go on a hike in a forest near your house with you dog.
Social media causes us to be connected to environment. But at what point is connected too connected?
