Social Media's "BIG Brother" Complex

For most people, social media is a part of their daily lives. Social platforms are widely used for socializing, business, and dating as they offer countless opportunities for local and international connections. Because of the rise of influencers, many people have built their lives around social media. The United States has the world's third-largest social media audience, trailing only China and India. It has more than 302 million social media users and a 90% social networking penetration rate.

Tell Me A Story

We have become the authors of our own stories thanks to social media. What story are you telling, and what can your readers learn about you? Many people draw on pre-existing storylines to help us make sense of our experiences and translate daily life's various expressions into recognizable stories to share with our peers. Your account and how you tell it may influence how your personality aligns with different types of social media content. According to Mark W. Schaefer, your personality type is correlated with where you choose to publish. He provides a great visual reference to depict the range between introverts and extroverts regarding social media.

By Mark W. Schaefer

TMI

Once your story has been curated and told, what will audiences think? In this regard, there are a few audiences to consider: other social media users, platform administrators, and the organizations that eventually procure your data. Most storytellers are only concerned with how other users react to them. Social media platforms have systems that show how and what data is being collected. Privacy settings can alter how accessible your information is; however, most people do not go that far. Now ask yourself: “How much am I willing to share?” Below you'll see a few tips to protect yourself and your data on social media.

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