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Social media can lead to a decrease in meaningful connections and increases in loneliness from "summary" of Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

In our hyper-connected digital age, social media has pervaded every aspect of our lives. While it promises to bring us closer together, the reality is often quite the opposite. The constant barrage of notifications, likes, and comments can create a false sense of connection while actually driving us further apart. As we spend more and more time scrolling through our social media feeds, we may start to neglect the real-world relationships that truly nourish us. Instead of engaging in meaningful conversations with friends and loved ones, we opt for the shallow interactions that social media offers. This can lead to a decrease in the quality of our relationships, leaving us feeling more lonely and isolated than ever before. Furthermore, social media encourages us to curate a carefully crafted online persona, leading to feelings of inadequacy and comparison. We become consumed with presenting the perfect image to the world, rather than embr...
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    Digital Minimalism

    Cal Newport

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