I searched high and low across the web, but I couldn’t find a single place that laid out all the reasons why social media is as problematic as it is. So, I decided to put one together.
Now, you might read through the points below and dismiss one or two—or even a few of them—thinking they’re not all that convincing. And sure, no single argument might seem like a dealbreaker. But when you take them all in together, it becomes nearly impossible to deny the magnitude of the issue.
The truth is, we don’t have to wait for governments to step in, for lawsuits to unfold, or for yet another damning report to land on the news. The most powerful thing we can do, right here and now, is simply to walk away. Social media doesn’t deserve the hold it has on us. Let’s break free.
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