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Is Social Media Really the Villain? Meta Says the Science Isn’t So Simple
For years now, social media has been cast as the main culprit behind rising mental health issues among teens and young adults. Anxiety? Blame Instagram. Loneliness? TikTok. Depression? Must be the algorithm. However, according to Meta, that story doesn’t actually align with the science. In a recent response to lawsuits and growing political pressure around teen social media bans, Meta pushed back hard on the idea that social platforms alone are responsible for youth mental he
1 day ago3 min read
When Connection Hurts: The Quiet Paradox of Social Media and Loneliness
There’s a strange thing happening in the way we connect today. We’re more “linked” than ever before, hundreds of friends online, infinite posts to scroll through, and new digital communities forming every day. Yet many people wake up feeling something that wasn’t supposed to exist in a hyper-connected world: loneliness. This isn’t a cliché; it’s backed by what researchers and mental health professionals are seeing. The vast majority of people use social platforms daily, but t
Jan 133 min read
Cracking the Code: How Algospeak Took Over Social Media
Not too long ago, social media was supposed to be the place where people could say anything. Now? Even the most basic words: sex,...
Sep 17, 20252 min read
Posting Less, Messaging More: Are We Quietly Leaving Social Media Behind?
Something subtle, but massive, is happening on social media. You might feel it in your own scrolling habits, or notice it among friends...
Jul 25, 20253 min read
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