Social Media Corrupts Human Interactions | Jack Symonds | Part 1 of 6

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The motion: This house believes social media corrupts human interactions.
Jack Symonds opens the case for the Proposition, as the first speaker of six in the debate.
Motion Carried
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  • @juju_k__
    @juju_k__3 жыл бұрын

    "It's time to stop stalking and start talking " such a delightful quote 👏

  • @user-br1yf8qy8r

    @user-br1yf8qy8r

    3 ай бұрын

    I can’t understand this quote 😢 Can you explain please

  • @prathamtamta2891
    @prathamtamta2891 Жыл бұрын

    "You can learn more by looking someone in the eye, then you can from their social media profile" ~man said some profound 🙂

  • @melonie_peppers

    @melonie_peppers

    Жыл бұрын

    Than

  • @christofthedead

    @christofthedead

    Жыл бұрын

    Social media posts may be a highly inaccurate representation of a person, but a subjective interpretation of a body part contains very little, if any, useful information about a person. Try offering Google or Facebook a trade; all the information they've harvested from your social media activity in exchange for a good long look into your eyes.

  • @saucepan2342

    @saucepan2342

    Жыл бұрын

    @@christofthedead we should become data collectors then lol

  • @wowser44

    @wowser44

    Жыл бұрын

    As somebody who always struggled to look people in the eyes, I noticed that a couple of weeks ago, so profound.

  • @lorainneannequiachon2367

    @lorainneannequiachon2367

    Жыл бұрын

    do

  • @user-uh3og5tq1k
    @user-uh3og5tq1k4 жыл бұрын

    He’s really a good speaker. His argument is clear, manner is good, but the most empressive part is his easygoing speaking. It makes us -listeners- to feel him as a REAL talanted speaker! He surely got this debate

  • @unentitledunentitled6149

    @unentitledunentitled6149

    3 жыл бұрын

    I find it distracting that many of the debaters will read off essays rather than look at the audience. In many presentations in the sciences, it's bad form to read the notecards or to read off powerpoint slides. I expected many of them to have already memorized their arguments and be prepared for opposition. I need someone to present their stance and to explain their arguments as if they are teaching and talking to me. The essay should only be used if they get lost.

  • @suryaprakashyadav6590

    @suryaprakashyadav6590

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@unentitledunentitled6149 yeah ...

  • @suryaprakashyadav6590

    @suryaprakashyadav6590

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@unentitledunentitled6149 Yeah... Debate doesn't mean narrating notes.... It's about interacting with people.. Talking about our beliefs... And beliefs can never be theoretical.. It has to be practical

  • @SkilliciousDesigns

    @SkilliciousDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Eric Li interesting read. Any recommendations into books you / your friends have been reading please? Thanks

  • @suhmitraahmarmy3969

    @suhmitraahmarmy3969

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SkilliciousDesigns Empire of sins

  • @maryamhassan420
    @maryamhassan4205 жыл бұрын

    Stop STALKING and start TALKING 😂 Very important message!👌

  • @lilac624

    @lilac624

    Жыл бұрын

    True

  • @navajasrs2402
    @navajasrs24027 жыл бұрын

    This is the best first speaker The Union has had in a long time. I hope this is the begining of a trend.

  • @NHix33

    @NHix33

    7 жыл бұрын

    STRAYA REP

  • @jaishreedagar

    @jaishreedagar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yah he is a amazing ,fantastic, marvellous and says to be also funniest speaker

  • @insanecaine

    @insanecaine

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ahh, you're just saying that because he's handsome with great hair.

  • @ghadeghode

    @ghadeghode

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good Observation

  • @lexetordo8954

    @lexetordo8954

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@insanecaine can you hold that against him though... he got some good Gene's good for him

  • @jaybham1952
    @jaybham19523 жыл бұрын

    his delivery of ideas and arguments of social media was nice, he didn't jump into it's corruption of social interaction, he explained what social media is, and then he began to say his argument.

  • @iamthesenate8825

    @iamthesenate8825

    Жыл бұрын

    Ye that’s the first thing all gov need to say at the start. Definition of terms. Assume the audience has no idea about the topic

  • @puturiskaesavallentine3355

    @puturiskaesavallentine3355

    7 ай бұрын

    that's the structure of debating

  • @dianagr4992
    @dianagr49923 жыл бұрын

    I find it so attractive that he is intelligent and wearing a suit. Just my type.

  • @satisfatic6287

    @satisfatic6287

    3 жыл бұрын

    buaya betina

  • @mitamaudiaproviara4857

    @mitamaudiaproviara4857

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@satisfatic6287 ya ampun, ngakak 😂 (+) he's good manner and also good looking :v jahaha

  • @googleuser2609

    @googleuser2609

    2 жыл бұрын

    You gonna marry him?

  • @green4959
    @green49593 жыл бұрын

    "Social Media is giving massive followings who are popular rather than people who are professional" Damn I felt that.

  • @nexusintake7179
    @nexusintake71795 жыл бұрын

    Not sure if this is a debate, everything the speaker said was fact.

  • @aumkaarpranav8765

    @aumkaarpranav8765

    3 жыл бұрын

    Everything that debaters say is a fact, the essence lies in how they say it.

  • @Adam-hb6lw

    @Adam-hb6lw

    2 жыл бұрын

    I guess it should be fact. A debate should be fact against fact. The breaking point is which fact outweighs the other. I’m not a debater tho, just my opinion

  • @nexusintake7179

    @nexusintake7179

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Adam-hb6lw I know I posted 2 years ago now so views may change a bit. I feel like a debate is more about the best experienceable outcome for the facts being presented. I dont really see it as some facts are better than others as most facts are equally valid. But some facts are more appropriate for the present situation than others. It explains the reason behind multiple governing parties instead of just having one party alone. So essentially you're right

  • @heyyouguuys7939
    @heyyouguuys79392 жыл бұрын

    Now this is a conversation worth having. Social media has exposed the true number of narcissistic and downright mean people there are out there, and that is not even mentioning the illegal deta collection and sale of by companies. It has grown into something that is extremely harmful mentally to people, I notice myself how I would laugh if someone liked a comment and so I stopped using it

  • @Raphael-ql9pf
    @Raphael-ql9pf3 жыл бұрын

    Real human connections are being replaced by virtual relationships. The truth is for most part, we are spending huge proportion of our lives living in a digital universe

  • @newyorksnatascha9805
    @newyorksnatascha98052 жыл бұрын

    As a professional Doctorate student, social media has been very influential both in the professional and personal life, because people follows our post than knowing what's the truth. I love this video so much. Thank you so much Sir Jack Symonds for your propositions.

  • @MrKillerColonel
    @MrKillerColonel4 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic speech that truly highlights the incessant issues that social media has on societal structure. Bravo!

  • @elizabethquigg9113
    @elizabethquigg91137 жыл бұрын

    That was a very passionate and articulate speech, wow

  • @dannyt.6616
    @dannyt.66167 жыл бұрын

    I listen to this stuff like podcasts during my workouts.....good stuff.

  • @pineapple9747

    @pineapple9747

    3 жыл бұрын

    You, Sir, are an intellectual! But how do you split your focus? Must be your muscle memory doing all the workout mindlessly...so your brain is free to ponder! That is just my guess but it's an incredible feat indeed!

  • @countingunits1381
    @countingunits13815 ай бұрын

    He is a verygood speaker the way he speaking,attitude, behaviour everything is perfect.he sharead such knowledgable things which may we dont even got from any university...

  • @Mr.MJ_143

    @Mr.MJ_143

    5 ай бұрын

    Agreed

  • @chrisjensen6923
    @chrisjensen69235 жыл бұрын

    Classy acknowledgement of the opposition and equally elegant exposition of the question; some very fine points made!

  • @sumatiarora5557
    @sumatiarora55577 жыл бұрын

    This man might just be the best first speaker they have had

  • @earaaneder2589
    @earaaneder25893 жыл бұрын

    Showed respect, Had spoken on facts rather than dwelling on this and that's. Had done his homework quite well. Talked with full consciousness and confidence. He said damn well!.

  • @farahbilal3895
    @farahbilal38958 ай бұрын

    "You can learn more by looking someone in the eye, then you can from their social media profile" 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @samahamara8543
    @samahamara85434 жыл бұрын

    Ended with 'propose' ...man propose to me so wittingly and wisefully talking against Instagram on my behalf at the Oxford union...this is my soul mate. I made my thesis about this yet more specifically about activism in social media.

  • @cristiandavidariasosorio990
    @cristiandavidariasosorio990 Жыл бұрын

    I've just discovered this channel and OMG it is a really gift. Thank so much for sharing!

  • @ayeeswarikabaral9747
    @ayeeswarikabaral97476 жыл бұрын

    wow this is a speech one can listen without spending a bit boring moment. simply perfect.

  • @syedfarhanshah2408
    @syedfarhanshah240810 ай бұрын

    Social media is giving massive following to people who are famous than people who are professional. Absolutely right

  • @tkenglander6226
    @tkenglander62264 жыл бұрын

    Great speech!! He makes strong points for the proposition.

  • @muscleinthekitchen
    @muscleinthekitchen6 ай бұрын

    Social media is surely corrupting human interaction , Attention span , psychological discomfort, poor sleep quality, unrealistic body desires, low self esteem , low confidence, people have not forgotten how to write with a Pen . What a speech I support him.

  • @umsmsu2220
    @umsmsu2220 Жыл бұрын

    This is first the best speaker and enviable person I want to this person will be achieve extremely high awards in the future life.I look forward to new and energetic debate

  • @fabanvi
    @fabanvi Жыл бұрын

    5 years after this debate in 2022, social media as a source of comparison, jealousy and feelings of lack leading to depression is prevalent.

  • @xuandieunguyen5717
    @xuandieunguyen571710 ай бұрын

    I really love his presentation , i can understand what did he say nearly 99% , his voice is great ❤❤❤❤

  • @vaishnaviibitwar
    @vaishnaviibitwar6 ай бұрын

    The way he took this topic in a very simple manner is one of his good qualities..and the line Stop stalking and start talking was very fantastic..Well done Man!

  • @andrewa6625
    @andrewa66253 жыл бұрын

    Good speech on the dangers and cons of social media.

  • @asmnasim702
    @asmnasim7022 жыл бұрын

    This boy brought us a view that we didn’t see in a brilliant style!

  • @sarah-wt6ef
    @sarah-wt6ef Жыл бұрын

    well said, very well mannered, respects the opposition, knows what hes saying, he really is a good speaker

  • @11akashnegi98
    @11akashnegi98 Жыл бұрын

    like the way he express the things is commendable and i was shocked by seeing the dept of his question and i believe that the points he raised in his debate will fruitful for me and i also want to speak like him one day .

  • @ohmyworld.4429
    @ohmyworld.44292 жыл бұрын

    There are lots of good speaker but like him.. no words.. Salute

  • @matthewglenguir7204
    @matthewglenguir7204 Жыл бұрын

    Being able to speak cohesively and simply is a huge advantage for persuasiveness

  • @inconspicuous9397
    @inconspicuous9397 Жыл бұрын

    Personally, I think he more showed the effect of social media on the person than on relationships. His points were valid but needed to be explained and the negative effect on relationship, identified and evidence been given. His public speaking is fabulous, but I believe it’s so good that it’s covering up some of the holes or irrelevance in his argument. Please include your opinion below after rewatching to see if you can understand my points.

  • @Hi-pf2sg

    @Hi-pf2sg

    3 ай бұрын

    finally someone said this!! I am reading the comments, and I am surprised that no one pointed this out

  • @nectavelo1306
    @nectavelo13063 жыл бұрын

    I had to watch this in class but it honestly attracted me so much I think I’m gonna watch others

  • @zainsheikh8801
    @zainsheikh88017 жыл бұрын

    Really great speech on the dangers of social media :)

  • @Topclips.21
    @Topclips.213 жыл бұрын

    They don't know that we are watching this video on social media

  • @ompabaletserametse8643

    @ompabaletserametse8643

    3 жыл бұрын

    hahaha best counter argument ever

  • @gabrielpirante6945
    @gabrielpirante69454 жыл бұрын

    Everything the speaker said was in fact it was clear and understandable this debate was awesome...

  • @sumaiyashoilee
    @sumaiyashoilee8 ай бұрын

    One of the most effective and concise arguments I've ever seen.

  • @hemioneeurxrexiemangabat5747
    @hemioneeurxrexiemangabat57473 жыл бұрын

    this is what debate is! clear and concise

  • @khowshikbhowmik5426
    @khowshikbhowmik542610 ай бұрын

    he is a really good speaker and presentation. He's an attractive voice which is really wonderful.

  • @wrriorofpce1152
    @wrriorofpce1152 Жыл бұрын

    He’s a true gentleman, sheer class

  • @HelloEveryonez678
    @HelloEveryonez678 Жыл бұрын

    Ironically I'm watching this on social media! Great debate!

  • @nizasiamehenry
    @nizasiamehenry Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for the message Mr. Symonds.

  • @yashi_reads
    @yashi_reads Жыл бұрын

    "it's time to stop stalking and start talking" my introverted self feels personally attacked

  • @lilac624

    @lilac624

    Жыл бұрын

    hehe

  • @Anna-xg6pv
    @Anna-xg6pv4 жыл бұрын

    We watched this in English and the whole class was waving their fists up and down during it.

  • @gabrielaegas9965
    @gabrielaegas99654 жыл бұрын

    I loved the way he spoke.

  • @VijayKumar-cc4ei
    @VijayKumar-cc4ei Жыл бұрын

    Social media is playing a crucial role because every one has a weapon to access and express to oneself..

  • @arielathomo229

    @arielathomo229

    Жыл бұрын

    what is the point of expressing oneself when your view can be distorted, misinterpreted and even use to justify something completely different.

  • @anuprabhabansod

    @anuprabhabansod

    Жыл бұрын

    "EVERY ONE has a weapon to access and express to oneself" 🌚 it made us care about shitty opinions of unqualified people like t*te. Like bro what are your qualifications? Masters in gender studies?

  • @egboamara
    @egboamara2 жыл бұрын

    I do not care if I am doing this right now but this boy is on FIRE!!!!!

  • @x9147
    @x9147 Жыл бұрын

    Very monotonous use of his right hand. If you always use the same gesticulation, people don’t really know which point/sentence is *important* or _less important_ Other than that, extremely good speech and good and easy to follow presentation of facts.

  • @ashrafunnesashraboni8114
    @ashrafunnesashraboni8114 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that's awesome how he delivery.

  • @chinthathilakarathna4851
    @chinthathilakarathna4851 Жыл бұрын

    Very good for to listen and follow for the school students who are fiuent in English.

  • @gaytrisinghapsd1417
    @gaytrisinghapsd14172 жыл бұрын

    He is an extremely influential speaker and whatever he said is what we feel. If the opposite team denies the fact that his facts are false....I cannot judge them.

  • @richa1423
    @richa1423 Жыл бұрын

    Wow 😊 he was a great speaker his all argument were too clear and understandable never bore to listening him his all points were too Asswemon and they showing the reality he is too inspirational for young generations

  • @WalterPinkman5
    @WalterPinkman53 жыл бұрын

    Me watching this video envying him for being so talented

  • @Markanthonydrakee

    @Markanthonydrakee

    Жыл бұрын

    Me watching this video idk don't know that man good speech

  • @joma5127
    @joma51275 жыл бұрын

    I don't agree with all of your points but damn, that was one fine speech!!

  • @rachidjarane5672
    @rachidjarane5672 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulation .. powerful speech and body presentation 🎊🎉

  • @Rufusdos
    @Rufusdos3 жыл бұрын

    He did a fantastic job.

  • @comedyhumannn
    @comedyhumannn6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video :) will definitely check out more on your channel

  • @ibz3293
    @ibz32936 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful first speaker

  • @ivannavarro4688
    @ivannavarro4688 Жыл бұрын

    What an increíble orator!

  • @gordonhalcomb4547
    @gordonhalcomb4547 Жыл бұрын

    My gratitude, for the speeches themselves belong in an Oxford Handbook Series of their own.

  • @mita_pita
    @mita_pita4 жыл бұрын

    Legend says the guy is still shaking his hand!!!

  • @karlkapple6531

    @karlkapple6531

    3 жыл бұрын

    😏😏😏

  • @NandanLLB
    @NandanLLB5 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic spoken

  • @abooisnaeenyoseph2635
    @abooisnaeenyoseph26356 ай бұрын

    I love ❤ the way he is talking ❤

  • @rutab7686
    @rutab7686 Жыл бұрын

    Well said! Very articulate!!

  • @im_sumitrao
    @im_sumitrao Жыл бұрын

    Love From India 🇮🇳 .Love the Arguments ....

  • @laminebafaye2574
    @laminebafaye25742 жыл бұрын

    Very clear!! your talks ♥️

  • @cameron7957
    @cameron79574 жыл бұрын

    This first guy is a great speaker. Very engaging.

  • @lilac624

    @lilac624

    Жыл бұрын

    not to mention he is handsome

  • @chikastephen5176
    @chikastephen5176Ай бұрын

    Years after.... Very relevant submission

  • @shahriarhasanabir5909
    @shahriarhasanabir5909 Жыл бұрын

    Social Media destroyed my future, though it helped me a lot... Still trying to overcome it...

  • @DvrcG
    @DvrcG2 жыл бұрын

    Module brought Me here🇵🇭📚🏅

  • @Cody_x1995
    @Cody_x19953 жыл бұрын

    Most valid point i think is that it is dishonest = corruption. To know which social media is good or bad perhaps look to how honest it is as a whole.

  • @africangirl189
    @africangirl189 Жыл бұрын

    Yes it true " it's people who are depressed who are turning into social media ".

  • @syedafahmidahasanfiza6156
    @syedafahmidahasanfiza61563 жыл бұрын

    what an explanation!

  • @gauravpdaksh
    @gauravpdaksh Жыл бұрын

    90s was the best....Real world with real happiness 💙💙💙💙💙

  • @manoharank4412
    @manoharank4412 Жыл бұрын

    Great, galvanizing personality. Congrats.

  • @TranThanh-mv7md
    @TranThanh-mv7md Жыл бұрын

    what a amazing debate!

  • @laeequenadvi4746
    @laeequenadvi4746 Жыл бұрын

    It is mind blowing ancient images ever captured in histody of space. Cluster of hundred of galaxies of early universe. We are in age of new astronomy. It opened new window to our universe. It is just beginnin. Thanks JWST and thanks for NASA, ESA and CSA.

  • @saswatpradhan5549
    @saswatpradhan55493 жыл бұрын

    Very good debate 🔥👏

  • @muhammadjamil4433
    @muhammadjamil44334 жыл бұрын

    Yeah we have to avoid social media

  • @MetalNick

    @MetalNick

    3 жыл бұрын

    The irony.....

  • @ob1to510
    @ob1to5105 жыл бұрын

    if emma watson was a man

  • @jomanaacra4758

    @jomanaacra4758

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same thought!!!!

  • @creativebooth3140

    @creativebooth3140

    3 жыл бұрын

    man, you spoil the speech

  • @fenris4045

    @fenris4045

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@creativebooth3140 lmao :D

  • @taylorthedestroyer9581

    @taylorthedestroyer9581

    3 жыл бұрын

    😩 nailed it lol.

  • @nallaguntlavamshi7098

    @nallaguntlavamshi7098

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. You put my thought into words😂

  • @debater2874
    @debater2874 Жыл бұрын

    "You can learn more about someone by looking in their eyes rather than their social media profile"

  • @NO2sport
    @NO2sport6 жыл бұрын

    really he is a good speaker ha have good way to debate anybody

  • @AngelicaVillaman-tc8vq
    @AngelicaVillaman-tc8vq7 ай бұрын

    I love the confidence this boy possess 👍

  • @Abrar1950
    @Abrar1950 Жыл бұрын

    One benifit of social media is that it gives me access to listen to this speech or any other one

  • @Educational_Mindset123
    @Educational_Mindset1233 жыл бұрын

    Just amazing

  • @alkak.7961
    @alkak.79613 жыл бұрын

    Last line was lit!🔥💜

  • @rashi1736
    @rashi17362 жыл бұрын

    presentations of thoughts was impressive

  • @ambujyadav2963
    @ambujyadav29632 жыл бұрын

    As we understood that it's very very important for a developing country in this covid conditions. And each and every conditions that's for necessary in human being. To change this generation

  • @shamimhusain9107
    @shamimhusain9107 Жыл бұрын

    I heartlly respect.... socialmedia speech ....

  • @Amuseitt
    @Amuseitt2 жыл бұрын

    This is the BIGGEST ISSUE IN THIS MODERN WORLD

  • @fitoordigitalhouse-zl6ee
    @fitoordigitalhouse-zl6ee Жыл бұрын

    Frst time Oxford discussing on smthng that actually matters

  • @user-pb8rh8yd6y
    @user-pb8rh8yd6y7 ай бұрын

    Sir, you really perform very good.

  • @rabitakhanal7262
    @rabitakhanal72622 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing 👏 🙌

  • @rekhaupadhyay2100
    @rekhaupadhyay21003 жыл бұрын

    Astounding speaker....fab sir ....keep going coz ur limit is sky...☺☺

  • @kajalmehta4191
    @kajalmehta41913 ай бұрын

    That's absolutely true !! that social media is focused on popularity ..and far more away from professionals .

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