Why is social media good or bad for our society?

[Simon Iii]

My opinion... both.

It's your online "soapbox" where you can rant, rave, complain, gossip, bully, and essentially become a new person from the safety of your keyboard. In a news study 200 University of Maryland students who gave up online media. When asked how they felt during the brief disconnection, students’ descriptions of frantic cravings, anxiety and jitters mirrored those typical of people going through withdrawal from drugs or alcohol.

In contrast it allows people to reconnect and stay connected with family and friends. Also, “Looking at your own profile is self-affirming, so when you’re under stress, you’re better able to manage that stress, this artifact of your social life makes you feel better.” that was said in reference to a Cornell study.

The links below provide a decent analysis of both sides.