Psychology · 20 min
Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
By Jaron Lanier
This episode reveals the hidden mechanisms of social media that subtly manipulate our attention and sense of self, offering a clear path to reclaiming digital autonomy.
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Psychology
Duration
20 min
What it is about
Digital well-being, attention economy, social psychology
Who it is for
If you've ever felt a quiet unease after scrolling, or wondered why you keep returning to platforms that leave you feeling drained, this will clarify the unseen forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Jaron Lanier, a figure in virtual reality and a Silicon Valley insider, offers a rare, unvarnished perspective on how the very architecture of social media platforms is designed to manipulate human behavior for profit.
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