<description>&lt;p&gt;When social media began, it was full of promise — connecting people, amplifying voices, and fighting for liberties. But today, it’s in &lt;strong&gt;crisis&lt;/strong&gt;. In this episode of &lt;strong&gt;FMC Fast Chat&lt;/strong&gt;, renowned digital expert &lt;strong&gt;Sree Sreenivasan&lt;/strong&gt; examines how social media has shifted from a tool for empowerment to a force causing harm in &lt;strong&gt;every part of our lives&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sree doesn’t just identify the problems — he offers &lt;strong&gt;actionable tips&lt;/strong&gt; to help us navigate a world where the people who own and run these platforms are shaping our lives in troubling ways. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who wants to better understand the &lt;strong&gt;hidden costs of social media&lt;/strong&gt; and reclaim control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The evolution of social media—from a tool for good to a force for harm.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How platform owners and decision-makers are manipulating communities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Practical tips&lt;/strong&gt; for protecting yourself and regaining control of your digital life.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

FMC Fast Chat

Jaci Clement

From Promise to Crisis: The Hidden Costs of Social Media

NOV 26, 202427 MIN
FMC Fast Chat

From Promise to Crisis: The Hidden Costs of Social Media

NOV 26, 202427 MIN

Description

<p>When social media began, it was full of promise — connecting people, amplifying voices, and fighting for liberties. But today, it’s in <strong>crisis</strong>. In this episode of <strong>FMC Fast Chat</strong>, renowned digital expert <strong>Sree Sreenivasan</strong> examines how social media has shifted from a tool for empowerment to a force causing harm in <strong>every part of our lives</strong>.</p><p>Sree doesn’t just identify the problems — he offers <strong>actionable tips</strong> to help us navigate a world where the people who own and run these platforms are shaping our lives in troubling ways. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who wants to better understand the <strong>hidden costs of social media</strong> and reclaim control.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn</strong>:</p><ul><li>The evolution of social media—from a tool for good to a force for harm.</li><li>How platform owners and decision-makers are manipulating communities.</li><li><strong>Practical tips</strong> for protecting yourself and regaining control of your digital life.</li></ul>