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Internet Traffic and the impact of cheap data || Acharya Prashant(2022)
Bharat
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Social Media
Youth
Time Management
Self-development
Attention Economy
Indian Freedom Struggle
Constructive Living
Algorithms
Description

Acharya Prashant observes that the youth of India are most active on social media between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM. He notes that this trend was influenced by telecommunication companies offering cheaper data and calling rates during late-night hours. He points out that this time is generally not spent on self-development or internal illumination. Instead, viewership statistics show that the lowest quality content receives the most attention, while valuable content is often ignored. This behavior empowers mediocre individuals, turning them into role models and celebrities, while high-quality content risks disappearing because social media algorithms prioritize popular content over substance. Acharya Prashant advises focusing on things that can be changed rather than complaining about unchangeable situations like city traffic. He suggests that talking about unchangeable problems often serves as an excuse to avoid making necessary personal changes. He encourages the constructive use of time during commutes by reading or listening to educational audio files. He cites historical examples of Indian revolutionaries who produced prolific literature while incarcerated, viewing their imprisonment as an opportunity to write. He emphasizes making the best possible use of one's current situation to ensure time is devoted to meaningful pursuits.