MM 3603 - Steelee Harper

In today's world, social media has become a big part of how we connect and express ourselves online. But did you know it can also affect how we feel about our bodies and our eating habits?  Social media is everywhere these days. It's changed how we talk to each other and show ourselves online. But it's not all good. Some people think it's making eating problems worse. When we scroll through platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook, we often see pictures of people who seem to have perfect bodies. They might be really thin or super muscular, and they always look flawless. Seeing these images all the time can make us feel like our own bodies aren't good enough. We might start to feel bad about how we look, which can lead to something called body dysmorphia . This is when we see ourselves differently than how we really are, and it can make us want to change our eating habits in unhealthy ways. Another thing social media does is make it easy for us to compare oursel

For my blog critique, I decided to look at Kinkey Shankles' blog and the paper on Predictions. The Future of Social Media: Revolutionary Changes and Predictions" offers an intriguing glimpse into the potential trajectory of social media in the coming years. By forecasting advancements in technology and their impact on digital communication, the author paints a picture of a future where social media becomes even more deeply intertwined with our daily lives. However, while the article presents an optimistic outlook on the evolution of social media, it fails to adequately address the ethical challenges and potential drawbacks associated with these developments. One of the key predictions outlined in the article is the increased integration of social media into physical objects and spaces. The idea of refrigerators or cars sharing updates on social platforms may indeed seem like a novel concept, promising greater convenience and connectivity. However, the article overlooks the po