Chapter 1: Understanding Our Phone Habits

Let's be honest: I'm on my phone out of boredom. It’s not about ignoring you; I’m simply assessing whether it's okay to put my phone away without feeling awkward. Why does this bother you so much?

It's not that I'm mindlessly scrolling; I’m constantly reading and thinking. Sometimes, I wish I could be blissfully unaware, so when you ask, "Why not read a book instead of scrolling?" I could just respond with a clueless, "Duh." By the way, I notice you’re not holding a book or even an audiobook. Are you just trying to sound intelligent without actually engaging with anything?

And please, spare me the constant updates about your overflowing DMs. You seem to be eagerly awaiting the next message to declare that someone is bothering you. But honestly, it looks like you're searching for validation as if it's some kind of signal for true love. How’s that pursuit going for you?

Now, about those DMs—why aren’t I getting more? It seems to work for everyone else. Here I am, trying to be respectful, while a person named Sincere is out here boasting about "smashing checks" and getting smiles in return.

I guess I'll just keep using my insecurities as a mask for confidence, even if it sometimes comes off as bullying to stave off potential ridicule.

Some individuals act superior because they don’t post on social media, preferring to lurk and judge others instead. It’s easier to criticize than to confront one’s own insecurities, right?

Let’s keep posting our best moments to convince others our lives are perfect, as if they’d be disappointed otherwise. Let’s dive into debates and comment sections, because the only way to feel superior is to hurl insults from the bottom of the digital hierarchy.

You might believe social media is a reflection of reality. Maybe it is… or perhaps it isn’t. 🤔

In the first video, titled Teachable Moments Podcast: Social Media is Brain Rot, the discussion revolves around the impact of social media on our mental health and relationships, emphasizing how it can distort our perceptions of reality and self-worth.

Chapter 2: The Realities of Social Media Engagement

The second video, Finding Teachable Moments with Media, explores how we can identify and learn from the interactions we have on social platforms, suggesting ways to turn negative experiences into positive lessons.