Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath, a few weeks ago shared that he suffered a mild stroke, and is recovering well. While the news came as a shock to ...
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath, a few weeks ago shared that he suffered a mild stroke, and is recovering well. While the news came as a shock to everyone, what caught their attention was the caution from doctors asking people not to follow any medical advice given by random influencers on social media. Celebrities have expressed their opinion on this, and here’s what they had to say:
Jason Tham
The problem with our society is that we have given too much control to
others to influence us without making our own analysis. Social media is no
longer a safe place like before. It’s all about the likes, the subscribers, and
the money. I won’t say all of them are like that. Many are there genuinely to
help and give informed suggestions. But it’s annoying to see influencers
without proper health knowledge. One of the biggest pros and cons of our
democratic country is that you can say or teach everything and anything you
want. I just feel that in the end, it’s on us and what we choose to do with
that information.
Sara Khan
Knowledge is important, but it is also very important to get the
knowledge from the right source. We must never blindly follow anyone. I believe
today people believe in the number of followers and not the influencers. I will
not blame people trying to gain views or followers, but as a viewer, it’s their
responsibility to consult the right person before doing anything to themselves.
We, as viewers, need to keep our eyes open. It’s good to look up to someone to
get better or to get successful, but if you do it blindly without using your
brain, you can harm yourself. I always study and consult with the concerned
person before I add any regime to my daily lifestyle. I'm still trying to
understand the meaning of influencers these days. A large number of followers
can give anyone the tag of an influencer.
Sheeba Akashdeep
Social media has actually made people a bit insane, and it's very
difficult to separate the truth from fiction. You have to be extremely vigilant
and careful about who you follow and what advice you take to heart. People are
posting random stuff without proper research and education. Many web MDs have actually learned everything from the web, and it's dangerous. You
have to be careful about what you do. I do not follow any influencer blindly. I
prefer to do research. If I feel something is making sense, I will do my own
research. This influencer thing has gone very wrong because people need to know
that all that they see on social media is not necessarily true. You have to
check and use your own brain.
Mrunal Jain
It is depressing to
observe that influencers without the necessary qualifications are giving out
health advice in the current digital era. Indeed, there are concerns about
public health associated with the influencer trend if it is not handled
carefully. You must understand the possible hazards linked to
adhering to unskilled advice. Some people can be posting just to get likes and
views, unaware of the responsibility that comes with guiding others in their
choices about their health. If viewers blindly believe these influencers,
that's problematic. I'm picky about who I follow and give preference to
reliable sources.
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