The Validation Game and The Fake Show

Daily writing prompt
What would you change about modern society?

I do not think ‘changing’ is the right word, but I would suggest that the social media gamble is the one thing people need to consider in this era. I am blaming others, including myself. We are so involved in social media that we forget to be mindful of the people around us.

Any place you go now, you will see a bunch of people wanting to do activities which can attract views on their profile, be it Instagram, Facebook or any writing platforms as well.

The urge to seek people’s validation and show one’s life to society while in a negative mental state is a trend in our modern society. I regret to say that I am also part of that group where one person’s like is equated as one person’s interest or love towards you.

I do not know how this can be changed because at this stage, it is beyond control for at least Gen Alpha or Gen Beta, who are seeing the news reports of people becoming millionaires by just dancing in front of a public platform.

It is weird to think that the generation that is shy about speaking in public platforms is now changing and becoming bold, but at the wrong places and wrong occasions. Indeed, the saying feels right: “Technology is a boon and a curse”

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