Critique of Social Media Deathbed Advice Trends
By
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Summary
The article critiques the common social media trend of sharing deathbed advice and regrets, arguing that such advice is 'cheap' and lacks value because it's often generic, obvious, or too specific to be broadly applicable. The author questions the authenticity and usefulness of these deathbed revelations, suggesting they may be more about performative sharing than genuine wisdom.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledA common social media trope is posting advice from people on their deathbed.
I don't value this kind of advice much, it's too cheap.
Just like complaining is just so cheap.
Maybe there are good reasons at
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