Final Microtheme

Final Draft of Microtheme 

Lindsey Turcich

Dr. Kyburz

College Writing 2 

October 14, 2015 

True Life: I’m Attached to Social Media

            I use various types of social media a lot. I feel as though I can’t live without them. I know many of my friends feel the same way. Why do we feel so attached to social media? 

            One possible reason people are so attached to social media is the ability to communicate, interact, share photos, opinions, and live moments with one another which makes it an easy way to pass time when scrolling endlessly through numerous newsfeeds. Social media allows us to stay connected with friends, family, celebs, and political leaders across the world. Another possible reason many people are so attached to social media is the instant, accessible ways of information at our fingertips without having to do much work to find articles, news, and updates, which make the user feel in control. Another potential cause many people are so attached to social media is the ability to “check out” in a social setting by avoiding conversation and eye contact. By using social media on your device, you are able to distant yourself from the world around you, sending a silent message of not wanting to be disturbed. 

            If we could increase our awareness towards the usage of social media, many people would realize that social media is often helpful in relying news and communicating with people. By understanding the effectiveness of social media, maybe being so attached isn’t so bad.