The problem with silence online | Ethel Kyeyune | TEDxAga Khan HS Kampala Youth

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What if the biggest danger of social media isn't what we see on our screens, but what we choose not to say? In “Social Media Isn’t the Problem, Silence Is,” Ethel Kyeyune challenges the familiar narrative that social media itself is the enemy. Rather than calling for us to abandon our platforms, she invites us to examine the culture we create within them—and the silence that allows comparison, cruelty, misinformation, and loneliness to thrive. Social media is a megaphone. It can amplify encouragement, knowledge, creativity, and hope, but it can also amplify insecurity, bullying, anger, and harmful ideals. The real question, Ethel argues, isn't whether social media is good or bad, but what we choose to amplify with the voice it gives us. Through relatable examples of silent comparison, silent cruelty, and silent loneliness, she explores how our online experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. She also offers a practical alternative to simply deleting our ap

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