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How short form content is changing the world | Mirza Mustafagic | TEDxSarajevo
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-11 17:41
Social Media Usage & Impact - Average screen time can be excessive, with the speaker admitting to 13 hours a day, translating to 780 minutes daily or 91 hours weekly, exceeding half the week [1][2] - Social media's purpose should be positive, counteracting the prevalent negative perceptions [2][3] - Short-form videos can encourage donations, highlighting social media's positive influence [7] - Excessive social media use can lead to over-relaxation, with analytics showing many users spend over 3 hours daily, equating to 21 hours weekly or almost one day [9] - Unaware consumption on social media risks passivity, while purposeful engagement can connect and awaken [12] Social Media as a Tool for Change - Social media can be a powerful tool for societal good, exemplified by an influencer raising over 160,000 euros in 14 days for a hospital department, leading to its modernization within 7 months [4][5][6] - Social media can mobilize action, as demonstrated by Serbian students using it to organize protests involving over 1 million people against government control [14][15][16] - Authenticity on social media is crucial, promoting acceptance and diversity [19][20] - Social media can be used to launch careers, create movements, and drive change [21] Consumption vs Action - Irrelevant consumption includes trivial content like cute kittens or recipes; relevance lies in actions benefiting others [16][17] - Social media should be used to evolve, empower, and improve oneself [21]