Should I Quit Social Media?

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In a competitive 20 first century economy, what the market values is the ability to produce things that are rare and are valuable. What the market dismisses, for the most part, are activities that are easy to replicate and produce a small amount of value. If you can do these type of activities, which require deep work, that produce outcomes that're rare and valuable, people will find you. You will be able to write your own ticket. It's not a fundamental technology. Maybe using social media is not at the core of my professional success. But you know what? It's harmless.

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