Our online presence should reflect our offline actions and we should find a balance between our digital and physical lives to improve our relationships, work, and health.
Clicktivism, while raising awareness, does not necessarily lead to significant real-world change, and it is crucial to take tangible actions like donating or engaging in conversations to challenge problematic behavior.
Deep dives
The Importance of Balancing Online and Offline Lives
We must be cautious of living our lives solely on social media and ensure it aligns with the life we want in the real world. Our online presence should reflect our offline actions. It is crucial to find a balance between our digital and physical lives to improve our relationships, work, and health.
Exploring Clicktivism and its Limitations
Clicktivism refers to the performative support shown for causes online through actions like retweeting or using hashtags. While it can raise awareness, it does not necessarily lead to significant real-world change. It is important to move beyond clicktivism and take tangible actions, such as donating to relevant causes or engaging in conversations that challenge problematic behavior.
The Impact of Technology on Live Performances
Live performances, including stand-up comedy, face challenges due to the prevalence of smartphones. While filming during comedy shows is not as common as during music concerts, it still infringes on the intellectual property rights of comedians and affects their ability to make a living. Respect for performers and their work entails refraining from filming and instead engaging fully with the live experience.
The Need for Critical Examination of Social Media
Social media often promotes a distorted reality, and it is crucial to distinguish between the online world and real-life experiences. Users should regularly evaluate and question the content they consume and the impact it has on their own lives. Taking a step back from social media and evaluating its influence helps maintain a healthy perspective and avoid getting caught up in the illusory nature of online interactions.
If we want to be activists, is clicktivism the way to go? Should we be rallying around hashtags and campaigns online, raising awareness of causes we care about? Is there something more meaningful we could be doing - or should we do both? Athena Kugblenu joins us to talk about political activism in the digital space, her experience as a stand-up comedian in lockdown and the varying degrees of success celebrities have had in their frantic efforts to get our attention in the pandemic.
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