Shaan and Sam are peasants compared to the tiktokers

The speaker reflects on his childhood and how he used to compare himself to the cool kids like Zach and bands like Blink 182. He now sees that the rise of social media has made the comparison game much more intense, with TikTok being a significant culprit. The speaker expresses concern for future generations who have to live in a world where they are constantly bombarded with perfect images and lives of others, making them feel inadequate. He acknowledges that social media can make people feel small, as they are constantly exposed to people who are funnier, more attractive, or more talented than they perceive themselves to be. The speaker concludes by stating that the constant comparison and idealized images on social media can be damaging to one's self-esteem, especially for teenagers.

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