08/12/2026
📱 SOCIAL MEDIA: GOOD FOR US OR BAD FOR US?
Social media has become a huge part of our lives — but is it helping us more than it is hurting us?
On one hand, I’ve seen incredible examples of social media being used for good. A missing child can be found because thousands of people share a post. Someone in need can receive help. Important information can reach people within minutes. Communities can come together in ways that were almost impossible before.
But on the other hand, we’ve also seen the darker side. Misinformation, bullying, harmful influences, addiction, unhealthy comparisons, and dangerous online trends can have serious consequences. Sometimes the influence of social media can even contribute to people making tragic decisions.
So, what is the real answer?
Is social media good or bad for society—or does it depend on how we use it?
👉 Does social media bring us closer together, or push us further apart?
👉 Should platforms take more responsibility for harmful content?
👉 Are parents, schools, governments, or users themselves responsible for teaching people how to use social media safely?
👉 Can the good outweigh the bad?
VOICES OF DISSENT wants to hear your voice.
💬 What do YOU think?
Please share your opinion respectfully. You may completely disagree with someone — and that’s okay. Different voices are how meaningful conversations begin.
VOICES OF DISSENT — Speak your mind. Listen to others.