Social media is gradually becoming a necessity for our study and life, and it keeps us immersed in it and unable to stop. We yearn to get closer and closer to it, to embrace it; at the same time, we fear the zero distance that social media brings. How to use the double-edged sword of social media has become a social issue before us that needs to be considered urgently.

In the process of dissemination of information, there is a private sphere and a public sphere. With the development of network technology, the private sphere and the public sphere gradually evolve from a relatively independent state and reflect the characteristics of interactivity and ambiguity. Take YouTube as an example. As a virtual community formed by offline users on an online platform, it is a platform for users to keep in touch, share information and conduct social interactions. In order to communicate and express themselves, people are accustomed to publishing their information publicly on their own video channels, and due to the great convenience and low cost of the forwarding function, the information between people has reached a high degree of sharing. But in some academic views, people cannot affirm each other. At this time, the video comment area will become discordant. But watching videos is a one-way way of spreading information. Even though it is possible to raise a different opinion in the comments section, the proof link complicates opponents. So while I was learning through YouTube, when I saw objections in the comment section, I myself began to doubt the authenticity of the video.

Therefore, when I study through the online platform, I try to keep myself in the principle of trust. Even if it conflicts with the information I know, I will check it later. As for how to communicate on social media, although everyone’s identity is virtualized on the Internet, I still think that self-cultivation is a necessary life topic for everyone. When communicating with others, I try to respect others and try to be objective when discussing academic topics. Seeking common ground while reserving differences is my communication skill.