People have different views as to whether social media influences individuals’ lives more, while others believe that politicians rule the way people live. While the media may partially impact people’s lives, I believe that politicians play a vital role in shaping and formation of residents’ living conditions.
Admittedly, our lives are linked with the internet, with people accessing social media frequently. That’s why the media can alter our lifestyles. If people spend most of their time scrolling through the various platforms, like Instagram and YouTube, they will automatically face different public people, such as bloggers and celebrities, who always share their living conditions, which leads other people to compare their lives with lives on the media. As a result, people start unconsciously pretending or adapting different living conditions from the internet. In a world where the internet has become an integral part of our lives, most people’s manners of living are influenced by social media.
However, in my view, public administration has a remarkable impact on the way the population lives. From an educational perspective, for instance, when government representatives release a law about free education, a big amount of students with disadvantaged backgrounds can be educated, which boosts the literacy of the population and the proportion of educated people. Consequently, it enhances the likelihood of working in well-paid jobs, thereby positively altering the living standards of residents and increasing the overall quality of life. So, politicians can make a big difference when it comes to people’s living conditions associated with education.
In conclusion, although social platforms may change the way individuals live, governance influences more people’s lifestyles, not only in terms of education but also in terms of other sectors, like medicine and the economy.