At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft, published in 1936, examines how alone humans are in the cosmos. By rejecting anthropocentrism as it is understood in the West, Lovecraft develops a narrative that questions human identity on both a philosophical and a spiritual level. Lovecraft subverts the traditional literary devices from the 19th century to show how isolated the human spirit is in the cosmos. The book serves as the apex of his so-called "cosmic terror."
Despite its flaws, social media is still a helpful tool for connecting people and communities globally (Nesi, 2020). Social media networking for small groups has several benefits. Through social media, teenagers who suffer from anxiety and social skills can express themselves and interact with others. because it enables people to interact and talk with others who share their interests (Nesi, 2020). The silenced have a platform to speak on thanks to social media. Online forums, for instance, allow people who have gone through assault and abuse to voice their opinions, discuss their struggles, and get support. In addition to providing a platform for education and information, social media can also be used for creativity and self-expression.
Fear of Missing Out
The fear of missing out is a common name for the following disadvantage (FOMO). Despite the fact that this condition predates the advent of modern social media, websites like Facebook and Instagram often make it worse. It is believed that missing out on certain things could lower one's sense of self-worth, cause anxiety, and increase one's use of social media. For example, one might constantly check their Instagram feed to make sure no one is having fun without them or frequently check their messages to see if anyone has invited them out. If pictures of something enjoyable are seen with friends, one may feel excluded.
Due to social media's reliance on relatively new technology, researchers have only partially examined its potential for both negative and beneficial long-term effects (Nesi, 2020). Despite these obstacles, numerous studies have found a strong link between excessive use of social media and a higher risk of depressive symptoms, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media could promote negative experiences like being dissatisfied with one's life or appearance.
Poetry is a chance for people to express Emotions
Poetry provided a chance for people to process their emotions and reactions and find comfort in the knowledge that others understood them, even while it could not bring about political reform, cohesion, or peace. The potential of poetry to help readers grasp their experiences and relate them to their "own shared reality with others" is another important power it possesses (Pearson, 2016, p. 4). Poetry provides individuals with insight into the "pathos of other human beings and the source of their suffering" (Burt et al., 2007, p. 300), enabling them to better understand themselves. Poetry is a medium that offers a communal opportunity to make sense of the world (p. 4).
