Clicks, Views, and Shares: Digital Acts of Kindness
The world can seem like a bad place when viewed through the viral lens — but it doesn’t have to be. If you’ve been online lately, you’ve probably noticed how many distressing events are happening — rising inflation, domestic terrorism, wars, and even natural disasters. To most adults, these issues have become part of daily life. We’ve grown desensitized to negativity, simply taking it in stride. But what worries me more are the young people — minors who feel lost and unsure of the kind of world being built for them. This article explores how even unemployed students, minors, and members of younger generations can help make the world a better place by practicing kindness online using just their phones. Why It Matters Helping others is part of human nature. It satisfies our desire to feel purposeful in a world full of disasters and man-made crises — and it’s easier to do than ever before. Most of us have grown up with phones in our hands. Every day, companies and creators release ads, vi...