1.

write the pros and cons of change which the technology

(internet & social media platforms) has brought in our
lives.
ANSWER-
BENEFITS OF SOCIAL MEDIA-

1. INFORMATION AND UPDATES- Apart from television,

newspapers, radio, and other sources, social media keeps you in the loop
by providing correct information supported by accurate resources and pictures. It has
helped in showcasing the real face of the world globally for many years and it continues
to do so.

2. Increases Connectivity- One of the most important benefits of social

media is the connectivity it offers to people. It connects millions of people from different
places at any time.

3. Enables People to Share Stuff With Others- Social media

is the best way to post about your feelings and share memories with other people. You
can share anything from pictures and recipes to poems, songs, artistic creations.

DISADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA-

1. It Can Cause Distress to Someone’s Feelings- It is

extremely sad to see people using social media platforms to hurt the feelings of other
people. Social media platforms are full of unnecessary trolls and haters who like to leave
unsolicited feedback and hurtful comments about people under their posts.

2. Causes an Absence of Understanding and

Thoughtfulness- Social media has replaced real-time conversations. People
would rather spend their whole day chatting with others online than get up to go and
meet someone in person. As a result of staying behind the phone all day, people have
now become incapable of understanding and conveying feelings like love, happiness,
and empathy to others.

3. DATA MINING- While using social media apps like Facebook and others they
collect users data and use it to target potential customers.

4. Ideology- One could easily for the trap of ideology as shown in the documentary.
It’s always advised to watch not the recommended videos on Youtube.
 5. ADDICTION- Social Media is highly addictive especially in teens, one spends a
great amount of time while using social media applications and avoiding the real world
scenarios but rather engaging themselves in social media.

Question 2.
What solution you propose to this contain this
dilemma ?
Answer- “The Social Dilemma,” recommends viewers turn off
notifications, delete time-wasting apps, research different points of
views on worldly issues and be careful about trusting everything you
read online.

Turn Off All Notifications

The more time you spend on social media, the more data they collect. 

Don't accept recommendations

When you are scrolling on YouTube, never accept the recommended
video. Rather, always choose what you want to watch next.

Deleting Unnecessary Apps

The most common advice given by the experts is to uninstall the
apps. It is simple — if you are not using these applications, you are
not giving them data.

NOT GIVING PERMISSIONS

Not providing permissions to applications will help avoid social
dilemma. By doing this we can avoid the ways in which Social media
giants collects users data and use it against us.
QUESTION 3.
How will you implement/practice this solution
proposed in your life or your kin’s life.
ANSWER-
1. Reduce your use of social media, or eliminate it
entirely. To achieve this, I can use various techniques.
2. Reduce the visibility of social media- I can reduce
the visibility of social media by turning off the
notifications and push notifications which
companies mostly use to engage us on their apps.
3. Find alternative activities- Physical activities can
help us avoid social media completely or in some
way, real life hobbies is a good alternative that can
be used aginst social media applications.
4. Delete your Social media accounts- Deleting all
social media accounts is a good way to avoid social
media.