The obvious answer to this question is
"yes." Indeed, the answer is so obvious that the question seems almost to be a
challenge to find points in favor of the opposing argument. This is a risky strategy, since it
is obviously not literally true to say that you cannot live without social media. The nearest
approach would be to say that these media now shape our lives to such an extent that life
without them would be unrecognizable. If you live in a society where everyone uses social media,
refusing or being unable to do so could lead to a dangerous degree of isolation. If, for
instance, everyone in a high school class communicates and arranges real-life interactions
through social media, then being the one student without social media might lead to a situation
where one had no friends. If assignments are completed through social media, lack of it might
lead to failing a course, or all the courses. Based on such examples, you could build a coherent
case that life without social media might at least lead to severe mental health problems and
loss of many opportunities.
The case for answering "yes" is much
easier to make. The vast majority of people in human history have lived without social media.
Many people still do so today. Thee are various studies that show social media use is actually
detrimental to health and happiness. Abandoning social media can leave more time for face to
face interactions. People who are deprived of social media generally adapt very quickly to their
new circumstances. The list of reasons is a long one. Many are given in the
Guardian article attached.
You should also ensure that
you adequately define social media, so that your argument is clear. A good definition might be
something like: "electronic applications and websites which allow users to participate in
social networking and share content."
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