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The BackStory of Stories
- On top of the addictive characteristics of social media that most are as of now mindful of, Instagram Stories fuel new degrees of impulse.
- These rapid-fire segments loop us in and keep us hooked with every tap, with a more involved narrative that seizes attention.
- Yep, even when mindlessly tapping through some videos for 38 seconds straight, you're hooked.
- Instagram Stories work a bit like Netflix episodes, and just like them, we're compelled to binge-watch.
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The BackStory of Stories (cont.)
- The fact that they're quick makes it even more compelling to watch one after the other.
- Persuasive design is a psychology-based practice that focuses on influencing human behavior through the characteristics or design of a product or service.
- Companies do not know they've created a vicious cycle in which, similar to drug addiction, the consumer is either killed by the product misused or becomes completely opposed to it.
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Safety in Instability
- People believe they should be more authentic because the content in stories disappears after 24 hrs unless saved to a profile highlight.
- Users can interpret Stories as lighter, more relatable & less threatening making people more likely to tap through them.
- Humans love relatability. Picture-perfect poses & photoshopped perfection, however, can make us feel threatened.
- So, next time you post story, knowing that someone is likely taking comfort in your less-than-curated contributions.
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Effect on Mental Health
- Gram pack the usual punch, contributing to skyrocketing rates of anxiety & depression.
- Children & adults of all ages have confided that they are embarrassed to post photos of themselves without the use of filters on social media.
- Seeing people's stories will give you a false sense of connectedness that does not & cannot replace talking to & spending time with loved ones.
- Over time, this can create debilitating feelings of loneliness.
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Examining our Routines
- Social media feels like a bit of an uncontrollable avalanche on humanity, it’s not all bad.
- Being mindful of the effect social media has on us on a personal level is the secret to striking a healthy balance.
- Ask ourselves the following questions
- How important has social media become to us compared to cultivating relationships in more traditional ways?
- How significant, rewarding & meaningful are the social media interactions we have?
- What does our time spent on social media hold us back from?
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