In the modern digital era, social media has changed - against my will - the way I, the human animal, feel, think or interact with the world around me. Social media has brought many negative effects - some think it has brought many good things too, but I'm not sure - but one of the most negative effects of social media is the creation of a fake self-image.
So the human animal has abandoned its rationality, which is what distinguishes it from other animals, and has been enslaved to the false sense of pleasure that comes from posting carefully curated photos, presenting a version of himself that is idealized and camouflaged through the use of many digital filters. In this way, I manage to hide the real me and the true reality of my everyday life. As a result, the true perception that I create for myself and others does not match reality. This reminds me of a quote from Dostojewski:
A man who lies to himself and believes his own lies becomes unable to recognize the truth, either in himself or in anyone else, and he ends up losing respect for himself and for others.
That is tragic: to lie to yourself and end up believing that lie.
It is always good to be aware of these emotional and psychological consequences as one uses social media. Such use of the platforms is associated with fatigue, anxiousness, and loneliness, among other symptoms. Because of this, it is necessary to already know how one spends time in social networks and establish a reasonable working schedule for him.
What about the stackers of this great forum, do they use any social media platforms at all?