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When Being Connected Isn’t the Same as Connecting
The idea that social media is making people lonelier has become one of the most persistent discussions surrounding modern technology. It appears across news coverage, research, and public debate, often framed as a contradiction of the digital age. People have more ways to communicate than ever before, yet many report feeling increasingly isolated. Recent developments have made that contradiction harder to ignore. An August 2026 analysis of American Time Use Survey data found
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Why Social Media’s News Feed Is Poisoning Public Trust
Social media was supposed to keep us informed. Endless news. Global access. Instant updates. But somewhere along the way, the feed became the filter—deciding not just what we see, but what we believe. A new study from researchers at NYU and Stanford shows that people are far more likely to click on sensational, low-quality news than credible journalism. The reason ? Algorithms reward engagement, not accuracy. When anger and shock drive clicks, the truth becomes optional. Th
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