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Social Media Narcissism - What do you think?

I absolutely know people who qualify

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I dunno. I'm in a cranky end-of-day mood, so please take it with an ocean of salt. I stopped your video early with the feeling it's a video about yourself talking about yourself asking questions about why so many people talk about themselves in a forum asking for feedback about yourself.

Chances are if I watched the whole thing, there would be some legit ideas and openness in there. Again, sorry. My shallow first impression since you're asking.
 
This was a great video, interesting topic and I share many if not all of your thoughts.

I think perhaps your most important point was how it seems that our core focus which should be to make great videos can be forgotten. I always think of the time spent on social media and wonder what people could have made if they instead focused that energy on making something.
I think of the old masters like Kafka and that noone knew how fantastic they were. They created their craft without anyone actually knowing and yet it was fantastic. Of course there is nothing wrong with sharing, since you can give a lot of value, but I think one should consider why one is sharing. Is it to get praise or is it to give actual value.

Btw you are a great presenter, would be great to see more videos like this one. In fact I thought the clips from movies were a bit out of place because the narration was so well done.

Cheers,
Andreas
 
Sean Solowiej said:
I dunno. I'm in a cranky end-of-day mood, so please take it with an ocean of salt. I stopped your video early with the feeling it's a video about yourself talking about yourself asking questions about why so many people talk about themselves in a forum asking for feedback about yourself.

Chances are if I watched the whole thing, there would be some legit ideas and openness in there. Again, sorry. My shallow first impression since you're asking.
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Love your reply Sean. The irony of what I'm doing isn't lost on me. Hopefully you take a look down the track and let me know your full opinion. Hope you are feeling better, take care
 
AndreasOberg said:
This was a great video, interesting topic and I share many if not all of your thoughts.

I think perhaps your most important point was how it seems that our core focus which should be to make great videos can be forgotten. I always think of the time spent on social media and wonder what people could have made if they instead focused that energy on making something.
I think of the old masters like Kafka and that noone knew how fantastic they were. They created their craft without anyone actually knowing and yet it was fantastic. Of course there is nothing wrong with sharing, since you can give a lot of value, but I think one should consider why one is sharing. Is it to get praise or is it to give actual value.

Btw you are a great presenter, would be great to see more videos like this one. In fact I thought the clips from movies were a bit out of place because the narration was so well done.

Cheers,
Andreas
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Thanks Andreas, I intend to do more thought out pieces (not on this topic) in future. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I've wasted too much life scrolling social feeds. They're great tools but your right, such a time drain.
 
Dean Butler said:
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Good video.

Elon Musk has it wrong. The downfall of civilization will not be from the rise of artificial intelligence. It will be from social medias erosion of ACTUAL intelligence.

Social media is cancerous and vanity is just one of its many many symptoms.
 
Dean Butler said:
Not sure if that was a dig or a commentary of the content?
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Sorry it was a comment agreeing there are so many useless self centered attitude / selfies / narcissism posted all over on social media.
 
Mikael Lubtchansky said:
Sorry it was a comment agreeing there are so many useless self centered attitude / selfies / narcissism posted all over on social media.
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Yep, agree. I've been part of it. Thanks for watching and for replying with your perspective. I feel like this MUST be something a lot of people are thinking (not exactly but along these lines).
 
Donald MJ Anderson said:
Good video.

Elon Musk has it wrong. The downfall of civilization will not be from the rise of artificial intelligence. It will be from social medias erosion of ACTUAL intelligence.

Social media is cancerous and vanity is just one of its many many symptoms.
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Wow, BOOM! Donald, what do you think are some of the other main symptoms of Social Media (at least in the filmmakers sphere, but can be more generally too). I would think a degrading ability to focus on one task for a sustained period of time.
 
Hmmmm.... sincere, thoughtful... and maybe a bit long. zzzzz

Very good and thought-provoking sentiments which would mean something to me if I had ever in my life seen your posts before today. Sorry, no offense, but I haven't (just as, I am sure, you have never seen mine).

Feels like this conversation was really for an audience of one - you - and I was just asked to voyeuristically look in. Truth is, maybe this is a conversation you'd want to have with your therapist. But, good for you for discussing it with your business partner - that one could lead to some very positive outcomes.

To be sure, I agree with all the sentiments and views about social media that you posit. But, you really didn't bring much to the party other than the fact that you agree with the many, many, many critics of social media "out there." (People do podcasts and write books about this stuff all the time.)

The very best parts were the comedic interludes - where you "show it" rather than relying on "telling it." Otherwise, it was hard to tell the structure of your argument (assuming there as one) and just exactly what I might take away from it other than a "feeling." (Maybe the old structural approach of "tell 'em what you're going to tell them, then tell the, then tell them what you told them" would apply here.) What was your objective and what would you like to happen as a result the video? Not to be mean but, hopefully, it actually was meant for more than just the narcissistic purpose of saying "looking at me and my sincere thoughts about social media!" - I truly believe it was.

And - from a production/editing perspective - I found the cutting in and out - presumably to maintain visual interest during the very long monologue - rather distracting. Occasionally, it seemed to be for a purpose (emphasizing a point) but mostly just random.

You seem like a genuinely pleasant, sincere and "cool" guy (not being sarcastic!). I think we Americans love the down under accent. I'm guessing you are also good at what you do. I hope that, now that you have this off your chest, you can get on with your work and make some great media!!!

And, yes, let's all strive to try to create value and provide something worthwhile with our social media activity. The world would be a better place.

Peace and good fortune!!! :thumbup:
 
I worry when I see creators start tailoring their content for an audience that has misrepresented itself.

I know plenty people who misrepresent their political and environmental opinions on social media to gain either social acceptance or because its good for business. A number of my friends are either the public face of, or play a part in the PR of their business. What they tell me is their online persona is fake. Fake political views. Fake environmental views. The goal is to be as similar to the customer as they can even though they are aware the customer is likely misrepresenting themselves as well.

On a more dangerous level, politicians are making policy based on what they think is a consensus of opinion on social media - when in actuality that consensus can not be trusted.
 
Terry VerHaar said:
Hmmmm.... sincere, thoughtful... and maybe a bit long. zzzzz

Very good and thought-provoking sentiments which would mean something to me if I had ever in my life seen your posts before today. Sorry, no offense, but I haven't (just as, I am sure, you have never seen mine).

Feels like this conversation was really for an audience of one - you - and I was just asked to voyeuristically look in. Truth is, maybe this is a conversation you'd want to have with your therapist. But, good for you for discussing it with your business partner - that one could lead to some very positive outcomes.

To be sure, I agree with all the sentiments and views about social media that you posit. But, you really didn't bring much to the party other than the fact that you agree with the many, many, many critics of social media "out there." (People do podcasts and write books about this stuff all the time.)

The very best parts were the comedic interludes - where you "show it" rather than relying on "telling it." Otherwise, it was hard to tell the structure of your argument (assuming there as one) and just exactly what I might take away from it other than a "feeling." (Maybe the old structural approach of "tell 'em what you're going to tell them, then tell the, then tell them what you told them" would apply here.) What was your objective and what would you like to happen as a result the video? Not to be mean but, hopefully, it actually was meant for more than just the narcissistic purpose of saying "looking at me and my sincere thoughts about social media!" - I truly believe it was.

And - from a production/editing perspective - I found the cutting in and out - presumably to maintain visual interest during the very long monologue - rather distracting. Occasionally, it seemed to be for a purpose (emphasizing a point) but mostly just random.

You seem like a genuinely pleasant, sincere and "cool" guy (not being sarcastic!). I think we Americans love the down under accent. I'm guessing you are also good at what you do. I hope that, now that you have this off your chest, you can get on with your work and make some great media!!!

And, yes, let's all strive to try to create value and provide something worthwhile with our social media activity. The world would be a better place.

Peace and good fortune!!! :thumbup:
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Thanks Terry, really appreciate the critique! (Glad you liked the comedic interludes, some don't like them so much). I wouldn't say I was making an argument (I'm not trying too), I'm just trying to reconcile social media use with certain personal values I have and figure out how I can still engage with social media without compromising myself so blatantly. As for an objective of making the video I honestly want to know what other filmmakers are feeling about this issue, whether they agree, think I'm on crack or what their thoughts are. I'm a Dad to two young kids and that's really made me re-think a lot of things in my life.

Yes I've got a short Premiering (shot on RED) starting festival rounds in a couple weeks. Will post a trailer when I edit it together :-) Just completed.

Sincerely thanks for taking the time to respond so honestly. Love genuine feedback and challenging opinions/thoughts. It's the only way I grow.

All the best!
 
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