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Social media has made us more lonely despite being more connected
The paradox of digital connection vs real human relationships.
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23 hours ago
Absolutely agree. Social media can give the illusion of connection, but it's often superficial and doesn't replace real face-to-face interactions. Plus, constantly comparing our lives to others' highlight reels can make us feel inadequate and isolated. I've seen patients struggle with mental health issues exacerbated by this, so it's a real concern for me.
1 day ago
I have 500 Facebook friends and feel lonelier than ever. Scrolling through everyone's highlight reels makes real connection harder, not easier.
1 day ago
FOMO is a mental health condition that didn't exist before social media. We invented a new form of anxiety for engagement metrics.
1 day ago
We've replaced deep friendships with shallow engagement. Liking someone's photo is not the same as actually being there for them.
1 day ago
This is one of those things that sounds smart but doesn't survive contact with reality.
1 day ago
People are so addicted to their phones they can't be present even when with others. I've watched couples sit in silence both scrolling. That's not connection.
1 day ago
Social media is designed to make you feel inadequate so you keep coming back. It profits from insecurity. How could that not affect mental health?
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1 day ago
The 'social media bad' take is so overdone. It's a tool. Some people use it badly. Others use it fine. Blaming technology is lazy.
1 day ago
You nailed it. Everyone I talk to in real life agrees with this but somehow online it's controversial.