I beg to differ. Anyone can fall prey to excessive social media consumption. I believe people use social media platforms as distractions from their real-life problems. Social media platforms tune their algorithms to keep these people engaged for longer stretches of time. Likes and upvotes are the equivalent of receiving gifts and giving gifts; Or receiving approval and giving approval. It is a constant stream of dopamine and serotonin.. an addictive social media cocktail.
I beg to differ. Anyone can fall prey to excessive social media consumption. I believe people use social media platforms as distractions from their real-life problems. Social media platforms tune their algorithms to keep these people engaged for longer stretches of time. Likes and upvotes are the equivalent of receiving gifts and giving gifts; Or receiving approval and giving approval. It is a constant stream of dopamine and serotonin.. an addictive social media cocktail.