> But what separates them, and what they think people will eventually realize is that living in the moment is healthier, more rewarding and authentic than doing things for the purpose of likes and attention.
People who realize this also realize that they can opt out of Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. If Snapchat wants to be viewed this way, sure, that is a noble goal and an interesting proposal for their brand. But it's still just that, a brand, and using any sort of device to record your life is a step in the wrong direction when talking about "living in the moment."
The moment doesn't need to be captured, not even on temporary social media that doesn't record likes.
Plus also, friends and relationships are more and more spread out. Sharing your moments can help keep those alive.
Question for you though curious what you think: Does capturing the moment go against living in the moment because it takes you out of the moment for that brief period you capture it? Or just because it 'shouldn't be captured'? If you could share your moments remotely as seamlessly as they are 'shared' with the people right next to you is that ok?
People who realize this also realize that they can opt out of Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. If Snapchat wants to be viewed this way, sure, that is a noble goal and an interesting proposal for their brand. But it's still just that, a brand, and using any sort of device to record your life is a step in the wrong direction when talking about "living in the moment."
The moment doesn't need to be captured, not even on temporary social media that doesn't record likes.