this post was submitted on 18 Aug 2023
143 points (72.7% liked)

Showerthoughts

29698 readers
828 users here now

A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

Rules

  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. Avoid politics
    1. NEW RULE as of 5 Nov 2024, trying it out
    2. Political posts often end up being circle jerks (not offering unique perspective) or enflaming (too much work for mods).
    3. Try c/politicaldiscussion, volunteer as a mod here, or start your own community.
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct-----

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
vatlark@lemmy.world
forkball@lemmy.world
quinten@lemmy.world
Thekingoflorda@lemmy.world
143
Parents used to warn their kids that literature would rot their brains. Then it was the radio, TV, and video games. Now it's TikTok. (lemm.ee)
submitted 1 year ago by aCosmicWave@lemm.ee to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
79 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

Socrates bemoaned those young'ns who had the audacity to read their Homer, instead of memorizing it.

Children and Radio

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] Anon819450514@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Youtube shorts, TikTok, Facebook Story, Snapchat Reel: they are all the same. If you block TikTok, then you need to block others as well.

Legal wise, it's very hard to target a very specific type of media consumed. How can you really restrict that? IMHO, the only thing that might have better effects is educating people.

Same for drugs, alcool and tobacco. They are a all addictives at different levels, and they have different consequences as well that neeeds to be taken account.