Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Take on ‘Extreme Views’ in the Digital Age
Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has shared his concerns about the current state of affairs, particularly regarding the Israel-Gaza crisis and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. He’s speaking out against what he calls the “extreme voices” on both sides of the political spectrum.
In a recent message, Schwarzenegger emphasized that these “extreme voices” are a minority in real life, even though they may seem more prominent on social media. He believes that social media encourages and rewards behavior that isn’t so great in face-to-face interactions.
Schwarzenegger’s key message is simple: “Remember this: the crazies on the far right and left are the minority in the real world. They dominate social media because it is anti-social & rewards behavior that would leave you with no friends in reality. But they are hard to find if you lift your eyes up from your phone.”
Remember this: the crazies on the far right and left are the minority in the real world. They dominate social media because it is anti-social & rewards behavior that would leave you with no friends in reality. But they are hard to find if you lift your eyes up from your phone. https://t.co/fN4SBfWOg9
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) October 10, 2023
Schwarzenegger found that many people on X agreed with him:
One user said, “Thank you Arnold Schwarzenegger. It’s true. Too much Social media can addict people , It creates a false negative view of people,causes depression, I was not being productive, . Your advice snapped me out of it.”
Another suggested, “Exactly X should think carefully about how to incentivize and make viral more middle-ground commentary. Less reaction incitement, more nuance.”
A third user wrote, “Well put, easy to lose perspective in the social media world.”
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