Unplugging To Reclaim Your Life | Mia Lalova | TEDxYouth@AASSofia

Social Media Usage & Time Consumption - Average daily phone usage is 4 hours and 37 minutes, totaling approximately 70 days per year [2] - Social media consumption accounts for 2 hours and 23 minutes daily, equating to 38 days annually [3] - By age 80, an individual could spend 10 years on social media [3] Privacy & Data Concerns - Users voluntarily share personal information, including location, thoughts, and activities [4] - Algorithms track user beliefs, preferences, and thoughts through browsing activity [6] - Social media shapes user actions and opinions, potentially without users realizing it [7] - Misinformation spreads rapidly, impacting critical thinking [8] Impact of Disconnecting - Disconnecting from social media can lead to boredom initially, but can be turned into productivity [9][10] - Disconnecting can foster closer relationships with family and allow for more present moments [10][11] Overall Argument - The world is ruled by data, which users voluntarily give away [8] - Users are more connected but feel lonelier, more restless, and more anxious [12] - Deleting social media can help users realize how much of themselves they are giving away [13]