As young citizens, why are we talking more about reels than research, more about controversies than innovation, and more about influencers than the future we're going to inherit?

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This isn’t a criticism of social media. Platforms like Instagram and other digital spaces can educate, inspire, connect, and create opportunities. The real question is: How are we choosing to use them?

The years between 15 and 25 are among the most formative years of our lives. These are the years when we build knowledge, develop skills, shape our character, and lay the foundation for our future.

No matter which path you choose—science, healthcare, engineering, law, business, arts, research, public service, entrepreneurship, or any other profession—give it your best. Read more. Ask better questions. Learn continuously. Think critically. Develop skills that will remain valuable long after trends fade.

It’s perfectly fine to have role models. Let them inspire you—but don’t follow anyone blindly. Learn from others, then build your own identity, values, and purpose.

Imagine if our daily conversations were driven by:

  • Research and innovation
  • Scientific thinking and evidence
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Education and lifelong learning
  • Solving real-world challenges
  • Building a better future

Every hour invested in learning today is an investment in the person you’ll become tomorrow.

The future isn’t built by endless scrolling. It’s built by curiosity, discipline, meaningful work, and consistent effort.

Let’s use social media as a tool—not let it become a distraction from our goals.

What if research, innovation, ethics, and knowledge became as viral as reels? How different would our generation—and our future—look?

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MBH/PS

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Thought–provoking post! But this would definitely bring a great revolution in terms of education and sharing knowledge.

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Such an important reminder. It’s not about spending less time online, but about spending it with more intention.

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Thank you! I appreciate your perspective. My intention wasn’t to disrespect anyone—just to share a different viewpoint and encourage discussion.

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Using social media wisely is very important nowadays. Sometimes people post anything without actually knowing facts.

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Everyone wants quick and catchy things like reels. Research for them is a long and boring process. That’s why reels and videos are more trending. Social media impacts on learning and thinking of a person. So, it’s better to check the educational background and authenticity of claims in the videos or reels before acting on them.

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I totally agree. Short reels are playing a role in reducing attention span, and sometimes also create dependence, stealing creativity altogether which is in total opposition to research, which needs sustained attention.

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It really comes down to content accessibility vs depth. Micro-content gets quick engagement because it’s effortless to consume, but the real impact lies in long-term innovation. As young citizens, using these platforms to highlight research and real-world solutions is how we shift the focus toward what actually shapes our future.

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This is a good reminder that social media should be used in innovative and learning way for the betterment of future. Instead of mere scrolling viral reels, an informative educative post would benefit betterment of the future.

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Social media is a powerful tool, but its true value depends on how we use it. If we spend more time learning, questioning, and building skills, we can create a future driven by innovation rather than distraction.

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when we trade mindless scrolling for scientific thinking..we actually reclaim our time and our potential !

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Such a insightful great post mam. If research, innovation, ethics, and knowledge became as engaging and widely shared as viral reels, curiosity would become contagious. More young people would be inspired to solve real-world problems, question misinformation, and develop solutions that improve healthcare, technology, and society.

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In this attention capital world, it’s becoming increasingly important that we prioritise our curiosity over addiction

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If research, ethics ,knowledge became famous as reels …Imagine a generation inspired to create solutions instead of just consuming trends.
Curiosity would become contagious, and evidence would matter more than misinformation.
Our future would be shaped by ideas, integrity, and meaningful innovation.
That’s the kind of world worth making go viral.

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So true. We need to be more mindful and intentional with our time. We are what we consume.

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It’s a thought provoking post but i think that’s how the ecosystem works! some people are curious, some are not, that’s how the cycle goes on.

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Social media is a great use of knowledge. At the same time we have to be aware of fake information and influence especially the people who can’t interpret.

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Your post had some interesting facts. We should definitely encourage children to learn, but continuously focusing only on educational content while scrolling can become boring. There should be healthy balance between learning and entertainment.

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I agree with you to certain extent. Information conveyed on shorts might not be fully accurate or tell only one side of the story but we can’t disagree that shorts also spread more awareness on topics. After getting some information, it our responsibility to fact check it and nor blindly believe it. Like we integrated AI into learning for future , similarly we can correctly use shorts to educate and spread information

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The last line should be on every student’s wall- The future is built by curiosity, discipline, meaningful work and consistent effort.