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The advent of social media has drastically altered this balance. The speaker highlights that social media gives almost every individual the potential to reach millions with a single post or video. For example, a viral video can reach 50 million people in a day—an amount of exposure that once only religious or political leaders could command.
This newfound power is double-edged: it can be used constructively or destructively. A minority of people now hold disproportionate influence in shaping how words are used and understood within the culture. This circumstance has led to a significant distortion of language, where fringe ideas gain prominence and influence public discourse.