In the 21st century, social networks are actively being introduced into the daily life of almost every modern person. Now it is an integral part of the life of the average person. Social networks and Google make it possible to have certain advantages of unlimited communication and search for any information. Such possibilities lure consciousness and carry away the attention along with a sense of time. Reality ceases to seem tempting due to more captivating events in the virtual network. People with impaired attention can easily be exposed to all the negative aspects of the Internet. However, it is crucial to remember its benefits and advantages. At the moment, communication and data are the most valuable resources for almost all life spheres’ development (Bekalu, 2019). In this case, social networks and search engines play a crucial role in establishing valid contact with the outside world.
The global network is paradoxically destructive because of the vast amount of data. A person tends to see what he wants to notice and perceive. It is fraught with getting a blurry subjective picture of the world. It can be a particularly big concern for a person with low self-esteem and an achievement complex. Social media tricks the human mind into thinking that all people have an exceptionally ideal life. In fact, the reverse side of the photo is always unknown. People need to understand that the Internet conceals many things that are not as sound as a luxury photo of a trip to Miami.
Human rights, nationalism, and social justice are the product of a common intellectual effort. When a person is in society cooperating with other individuals, he intentionally or unconsciously takes part in constructing shared stigmas and necessary regulations (Bekalu, 2019). Consciousness strives from the individual to the collective, starting to make decisions, focusing not only on its own personality but also on other people in the surrounding community.
The concepts of consciousness and ethics are inextricably linked with each other. The ethical side of any event or phenomenon can be fully comprehended if there is an open, unbiased consciousness. Consciousness assists in morality and conscience formation; it helps achieve and comprehend global ethical standards (Bekalu, 2019). Human consciousness is individual, but it can absorb and analyze prevailing views about good and evil in the world.
References
Bekalu, M. A., McCloud, R. F., & Viswanath, K. (2019). Association of social media use with social well-being, positive mental health, and self-rated health: Disentangling routine use from emotional connection to use. Health Education & Behavior, 46(2), 69-80. Web.