How Do You Balance the Good and the Bad of Social Media?

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i've definitely found my social media use the lowest it's ever been. I don't know if it was both a combination of the environment on there, or just my own mental health feeling like it was suffering more from using it all the time. But that being said, i still do use it for career reasons and oftentimes feel conflicted out really feeling some resistance to these mediums that i feel like can create a lot of harm.

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