Nigerian comedian and actor AY Makun wrote a long essay explaining the workings of social media.
Makun expressed his thoughts on the changing social media landscape on Monday, February 11, 2023, using his Instagram account. He dubbed it the “new King Kong.”
“Social media is now the new King Kong, where feelings are now more important than objective facts,” Makun said. Then he went on, “If a foolish person comes out and says something that unlocks the feeling of an audience, he or she gets praised. But if a wise person comes and says something contrary to how people want to feel, he or she gets persecuted.”
Makun made the point that posting dumb things on social media doesn’t require official training.
He said, “Social media is a place where you don’t need formal training to know how to be a fool. You just have to be born foolish and be free enough to express your foolishness. It’s a place that gives you confidence even in your ignorance. It is the only place where you can freely express the nothingness of your not knowing close anything before your interferences.”
The actor and comedian wrapped up by pointing out how people on social media often ignore the mental health and overall health of other users.
“Having said that, more foolish people will continue to evaluate their performances in the space by creating sensationalism and negative viral content for the entertainment pleasures of their different audiences. But as long as foolish individuals do not care about the stress, pain, anxiety, loneliness, and depression they bring you, the more it is also very important for them to enjoy the consequences of their actions. Dr. Richard Ayodeji Makun (MFR),”
