Ace comedian and actor, Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as AY Makun, has criticized the loopholes plaguing social media platforms. He expressed his thoughts on the detrimental impact of social media through a message shared on his Instagram page.<\/p>\n
The father of two likened social media to the new King Kong, emphasizing that feelings have become more crucial than objective facts in this virtual realm. AY highlighted the paradox where a foolish person receives praise for saying something the audience loves, while a wise person stating a contrary opinion faces persecution.<\/p>\n
AY further observed how social media allows individuals to be foolish without needing formal training, asserting that one simply needs to be born foolish and be open to expressing their foolishness. He pointed out that people confidently carry their ignorance based on what they see or feel, illustrating how social media provides a platform for the expression of ignorance.<\/p>\n
In his words, “Social media is now the new King Kong, where feelings are more important than objective facts. If a foolish person says something that resonates with the audience, they get praised. However, if a wise person presents a contrary view, they face persecution.”<\/p>\n
AY emphasized that social media doesn’t require formal training to express foolishness; it’s a place where one can be born foolish and freely exhibit their ignorance with confidence. Despite this, he acknowledged that different communities have the right to accept and recognize foolishness as a unique brand.<\/p>\n
He concluded by stating that as long as foolish individuals disregard the negative consequences of their actions, they will continue to create sensational and negative content for their audiences’ entertainment. However, AY also emphasized the importance of recognizing and accepting the potential consequences of such actions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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