When BetterConnects started in 2021, our team noticed that people, especially Gen Z, were detached. There was a negative relationship between Gen Z and social media: the more they used social media, to more detached they were from each other and real life.
All the time they could have spent away from today’s engagement-focused, addictive social media sites could have been spent on meeting new people, maybe their much-needed, lifelong friends. They were detached from themselves, feeling lost and lonely.
The people we loved most were detached, and we couldn't stand it anymore.
Technology is Changing the Game and Our Mental Health
The fast integration of technology has seeped into almost (if not all) aspects of our day-to-day lives. This means more people turn to their phones and are locked on their screens for prolonged periods. This issue was amplified during the unexpected 2020 pandemic.
Why do you think people are taking a break from social media breaks and deactivating their accounts? It’s the same reason that people are scrolling through their feeds only to leave feeling emptier and more insecure than before. It’s also the same reason for people demanding social media to “be real again.”
We are finally cognizant of the fact that our health, especially our mental health, is important. So, how can we finally fix these changes?
Keeping It Simple and Real
We’re already on the right track to fixing this. Users are now aware of targeted ads, cookies, and data selling. Most importantly, they are finally aware of authenticity and simplicity. People finally see that social media is an addictive vice that needs repair.
Authentic and simple. That is what the Internet should be. That is the solution to this social media addiction, and it starts with us.
To learn more about how we plan to create the solution to social media addiction, please check out our blog post regarding our platform features here.
Why Not Us?
Our team comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We have members ranging from sales and marketing to even more technical roles like engineering and data analysis.
The BetterConnects founding members also attended college and/or graduated from college during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. So, we have witnessed the drastic changes in how people have interacted first-hand. Over months of remote learning, we could clearly see our peers go from hopeful, optimistic individuals to bored, empty souls in front of a screen.
It is devastating to frequently hear about the people you care about most suffering because of isolation and increased use of social media. Why would we want to let this issue slide and worsen over time? We just could not stand by it anymore.
Our team is fairly young. If no one is willing to change this issue to reverse the damages for ours and future generations, then we want to dive headfirst to solve this problem.
You Can Make a Lasting Impact
By joining BetterConnects, you are helping us create a ripple effect in today’s tech-reliant world. You are proving the need to focus on the simple and focus on the connections. Our growing team is working hard to create a personality matching platform that creates a solution for even shy people to meet new friends that they deserve to have.
Our team at BetterConnects hopes that as you continue using our platform, you can become a healthier and happier friend to others. We can’t wait to help you start and go further in that journey.
Ready to better connect? Sign up here.
