• StaySquared@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    That’s horrible… especially since we’re learning that social media is a blackhole of despair/depression and anxiety amongst children, teens, and young adults.

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      3 months ago

      Algoritmes prey on our flaws and weaknesses, this is surprising to no one anymore.

      That doesn’t suddenly make everyone immune though. The attention grip is super powerful.

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      3 months ago

      But also, as I’m learning, not engaging with social media basically makes you invisible to a majority of social circles.

      I tell people I’m an artist and they’re shocked I don’t have Instagram. “Yeah it sucks my attention away and traps me in doomscrolling. I’m on like, Signal and Discord tho!”

      Awkward look annnd ghosted. Lol.

      Being on predatory platforms sucks away your time and soul. (I remember twitter loved showing me stuff it knew would bother me.)

      …but that’s where all the people are. What a concept.