![]() My generation senses that these older forms of social media have failed to facilitate authenticity research continues to show that they severely affect young people's mental health. The random photo prompts are supposed to encourage “authenticity” rather than a carefully curated social media presence, which networks like Instagram and Facebook foster. BeReal claims to offer a “ new and unique way to discover who your friends really are in their daily life.” Every day at a random time, the app prompts users to take and share a photo, using both the front and back camera. They're taking pictures for BeReal-my generation’s social media platform of choice, even at a Christian college. Students throughout the hall trade silverware for phones, and pose to snap a selfie. ![]() Amid the chatter and laughter, phones chime from multiple corners. My fellow college students line long tables for lunch after church. You don't want to miss.It’s Sunday afternoon in the dining hall.
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