Do You Have a Sense of Humor?

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I think that thinking about it as, like you said, i'm going to put jokes out, but i'm not going to scroll. I found that no other measure really was as effective as just not scrolling at all. It's hard to fully explain unless you you're on those mediums, but it's just like kind of makes your brain shifts your perspective a certain way.

After scrolling through your social media feeds, how do you feel? Empowered and connected -- anxious, or exhausted? When stand up, actor, and writer Aparna Nancherla was just starting out, her jokes on Twitter got her recognition in a way that traditional comedy clubs probably could never have. But having built a comedy career for herself, in large part, by being on the internet, she recognizes that social media is not always fun and laughs. Now, for the sake of her mental health, she limits her time online. On today’s show, longtime friends Chris and Aparna talk about the good and bad of social media, and explore some advice on how best to use it-- or even if we should use it at all. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman