The ‘wall-less’ trap of social media

At a click: The unbelievable amount of knowledge at our fingertips is a blessing our ancestors could have hardly dreamed of. So, unless you are being bullied or harassed, think twice before you click that ‘unfriend’ button. — Bloomberg

While it is a great potential utility, the social media can also be a trap where one creates unseen barriers blocking opposing thoughts.

DESPITE the warnings against obsessive behaviour, a pile of “Likes” at the end of our stories, comments, photos or videos on the social media is difficult to dislike. The feedback has become an integral part of our self-esteem. Many people’s careers even depend on it. So, if the first thing you do after logging on to a social media site is to check how many thumbs-up your latest post received, don’t feel ashamed.