Did the tv show Gilligan's Island predict social media’s unraveling of society back in 1964? In season 2, episode 19 of Gilligan's Island "Seer Gilligan", Gilligan finds magic seeds that when consumed, allows him to read the Skippers mind. Gilligan, totally aware he’s doing it shocks the Skipper who then presents Gilligan’s abilities to the rest of the castaways. The professor first states that it’s scientifically impossible, but Gilligan proves it by reading his mind. It takes a bit of time before they discover it’s seeds from a bush Gilligan is eating that allows him to read the others minds and once they do, they pester Gilligan share the seeds with them and once he does, all hell breaks loose. With the ability for everyone to read each other’s minds and no one’s opinions of each other private, the castaways quickly become offended when they each find out what is being thought about them. Which brings us to the modern age and social media. Without a filter and with everyone posting their unwanted opinions on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others, the very fabric of society is breaking down. Just like on Gilligan’s little deserted island, having the freedom to read everyone’s thoughts, ideas and opinions leads to the unraveling of harmony on the island and in our greater world. If anything, its an example of the power of words and the creation of social media. It’s one of those things, that just because we can, doesn’t mean we should. In the end, Gilligan burns the bush in order to preserve and return the harmony of the island. How will the human race move forward? Will it burn the social media bush? It seems very unlikely. But individuals can plot their own course by simply not eating the seeds or falling into the social media trap.