Social Media Impact and Challenges

Selena, a 14-year-old from Russia, questions the benefits of social media amidst its negative perceptions. A BBC cyber security reporter reflects on the positives, highlighting connectivity, community support, and social movements like the climate strike. Social media's direct benefits include tools for safety and blood donation. Despite its advantages, social media is new, and its long-term effects are uncertain. The next generation may address these challenges. The video concludes with a call to explore more content on BBC My World.

Why does Selena find the question about the benefits of social media important?

• Because she believes social media is always beneficial.

• Because she often focuses on the negative aspects of social media.

• Because she wants to promote social media companies.

• Because she has never used social media.

How did people primarily communicate before the rise of social media?

• Using video calls.

• By sending emails.

• Through social media platforms.

• Mainly by phone calls.

What is one way social media helps people who feel isolated?

• By giving them access to news articles.

• By providing online shopping options.

• By offering a platform to find communities and support.

• By allowing them to play games.

Which movement is mentioned as having been amplified by social media?

• The climate strike movement.

• The digital detox movement.

• The online gaming movement.

• The anti-social media movement.

What is one direct benefit of social media mentioned in the video?

• It provides free education.

• It allows people to travel more easily.

• It encourages people to donate blood.

• It helps people find jobs.

How many people have become blood donors due to social media tools?

• 10 million

• 100 million

• 25 million

• 50 million

What is a challenge mentioned about the newness of social media?

• It is not accessible to everyone.

• It takes time to understand its long-term effects.

• It is difficult to learn how to use.

• It is too expensive to use.

Who is expected to address the challenges posed by social media?

• Social media companies.

• Government officials.

• The current generation.

• The next generation.

What does the speaker hope for the future regarding social media?

• That it will remain unchanged.

• That more positive aspects will be discussed.

• That it will become less popular.

• That it will be banned.

What does the speaker encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• To delete their social media accounts.

• To stop using social media.

• To subscribe to the BBC My World channel.

• To write a letter to social media companies.