Is Social Media Changing the Way We Think... or Just How We Talk?

[LoletaLeon]

Alright folks, let’s step outside the sports bubble for a second...

We scroll. We like. We post. But has anyone else noticed how social media isn’t just shaping what we say, but how we think?

Do we still form our own opinions—or are we just echoing what we see online?

Are we more informed... or just more distracted?

Is social media making real conversations harder or easier?

No politics. No finger-pointing. Just real thoughts.

This isn’t about bashing platforms — it’s about how they’ve changed us.
Anyone else feeling this shift?

Let’s hear it — unfiltered, respectful, and real.
👀 Who's brave enough to dig into this?

✅ Why This Works:
Touches on a relatable and deep topic that people of all ages experience daily.

Invites reflection without being confrontational.

Opens the floor for opinions, which drives comments and long discussions.

Uses a conversational tone that lowers the barrier for participation.

 

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Arguments against social media posit that it fuels misinformation, exacerbates mental health issues, and undermines social cohesion. Concerns include the spread of fake news, cyberbullying, and the formation of echo chambers, leading to increased polarization and social division. Additionally, social media's addictive nature and focus on instant gratification are seen as contributing to psychological problems like anxiety, depression, and decreased attention spans.

Only problem with this fence I'm on is the barbed wire.
Give me a ring to let me know that things have settled down and that you're okay.

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p.s.
why what works?
social media in Shangri-La?

p.t.cute
Not a sleeper, btw, and I don't fall asleep on my mates, certainly not as flesh blanket.
If that's happening, maybe you shouldn't try so hard. No pun etc.

 

[JOSHNAUDI]

One of my biggest concerns with AI is that I believe it is going to further divide humanity. We will have some that spot it right away and then we will have others who read something and attribute it to individual think.

I've been pretty happy that the creators of these AI have added emoticons and other repetitive nuances that seem to make AI deriven speech easier to spot. Now I am a firm believer that the puppet master still has to ask for the data. I went and asked chatgpt to "help me create a post on a sports betting forum in the general forum that asks users to give me their opinions on whether social media is changing the way they think or just mainly the way they talk and communicate. make sure this doesnt get political."

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Is Social Media Changing How You Think or Just How You Talk?


Curious what you guys think — with all the social media we scroll through every day (X, TikTok, YouTube, IG, etc.), do you feel like it's actually changing the way you think about things? Or is it mostly just changing the way we talk, like our slang, tone, and how we interact with people?


I’m not looking to get into anything political — just wondering if you’ve noticed shifts in how your brain processes stuff, forms opinions, or if it’s more about how you express yourself to others.


Would love to hear your takes.


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