Oh I thought it was only me… but it’s been a month since I’m only using Damus

I love your Swiss knife analogy—it’s spot on. Social media can be super powerful but also risky, depending on who's using it.

You’re right about the dopamine hits, short attention spans, and fake personas being issues, but the most dangerous part is how algorithms are controlling what we see and say. It’s like we’re being silenced without even realizing it. Oversharing is a problem too, and people forget how to set boundaries.

Social media definitely exposes whether our leaders align with the vision of freedom or not.

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3- Now it seems is getting better again

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That’s incredible that you’ve been able to raise your girls media-free up until now. I think giving them that experience of life without the constant buzz of technology will definitely be an asset, especially as they enter a world where almost everyone is so deeply immersed in it. They’ll likely have a different level of awareness and ability to disconnect when needed, which is a rare skill these days.

It’s true what you said about being “bloated on information but starving for knowledge”—so much of what we consume now is surface-level, designed to keep us scrolling rather than truly learning or thinking deeply. Your daughters might have a much clearer understanding of how to process all the input they’ll inevitably face, and hopefully, they’ll navigate it with a bit more intentionality than those who’ve never known a world without constant digital input. It sounds like you’ve given them a strong foundation.

I completely agree with everything you’ve said. It’s wild how digital friendships now feel more "real" than actual in-person ones. You can go months without directly talking to someone, yet they think they know exactly what’s going on in your life because of your posts. That’s why I think the connection feels so empty—there’s no real interaction, just surface-level updates.

The shift towards stories and less permanent posts, like you mentioned, really highlights how much pressure people feel. It’s like everyone’s chasing validation, but at the same time, trying to avoid the stress that comes with it. And yes, the algorithm playing such a huge role in shaping opinions and pushing content is terrifying. It’s a double-edged sword, for sure. Nostr feels like a breath of fresh air in that regard, but we’ll see how it evolves. Social media as it is now has changed so much, and I don’t think we’re even close to seeing the full impact.

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It's wild, right? I’ve read about that too—how a whole generation is developing anxiety around something as simple as a phone call. Social media and messaging apps have made it so easy to hide behind screens that real-time conversation feels foreign. It’s tough to say how we fix it, but maybe encouraging more face-to-face interactions, or even something as simple as practicing phone calls in casual settings, could help bridge that gap. It’s definitely something we’ll have to figure out, especially with how fast the business world still relies on real communication.

I completely relate to what you're saying. That quick hit of validation from a like or comment fades so fast, and the isolation it leaves behind can feel so deep. It's like we’re more "connected" than ever but somehow more alone too. Social media can definitely be a double-edged sword, and while it’s had some positive moments, the negatives often seem to overpower them. I think finding a balance or even taking breaks is key, but it’s tough when it’s become such a big part of life now.

I totally get what you mean. Growing up without social media definitely gives us a different perspective. Sometimes I wonder the same thing—whether younger generations, who’ve always had social media, feel the same disconnect or if it’s just second nature to them. Maybe what feels overwhelming to us is just normal for them. It's an interesting shift to think about!

I appreciate your concern, but I believe social engagement can take many forms. Whether it's through community, personal connections, or simply finding peace in solitude, everyone has their own path to fulfillment. I’ve taken time offline to reconnect with what’s important to me, but I’m back online now, balancing both worlds in a way that works for me.

As an analytical person and former psychologist, I’ve always been fascinated by studying human behavior—especially in the digital age. The idea of sharing one’s life online is an entirely new phenomenon, unique to this century.

While reading “Hatching Twitter” (though I’m not convinced we’re getting the real version of that story), one of the early chapters mentions that no one would feel comfortable sharing their life online. Today, that thought seems almost bizarre when you consider how nearly everyone is doing just that. However, I’m left questioning how beneficial this has been for humanity as a whole.

I find myself comparing this to the invention of electricity, which fills me with awe and a sense of advancement. But when it comes to the tech revolution and its effects on the human mind, I have my doubts. The original intention of social media was to make people feel more connected and less alone, but paradoxically, it feels like people are more isolated than ever before.

Last year, I took a significant step back from social media. I shut down my online business, deleted all social media apps from my phone, and nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m can vouch for this—each time he showed me something from one of those apps, I felt disgusted with what the world had become. During that time, I felt truly free, as if I had finally taken off a mask. However, I also noticed an odd side effect: I felt disconnected from the world. I wasn’t updated on what my friends were doing, and I missed that sense of social interaction, even if it was superficial.

One of the most intriguing aspects of social media is how followers, likes, and engagement seem to dictate people’s sense of worth and relationships. People can become genuinely offended if someone they know unfollows them, to the point where they may not want to maintain an in-person relationship anymore. It’s as if the virtual world is dictating real-life connections: “Oh, you unfollowed me? I guess we can’t be friends in real life.” It’s a strange, almost absurd shift in human interaction.

Another bizarre aspect of social media is the idea that people who don’t resonate with you—or even dislike you—can still follow your life closely. They can see what you think, feel, and do daily. Ex-lovers and people from your past are just one click away from finding out what you’re up to nowadays. This level of access to personal information still feels surreal to me. How much information we handle and share without second thoughts is, frankly, unsettling.

In the end, while social media has undoubtedly changed the way we connect, it raises the question: has it truly improved our lives, or are we more isolated, less authentic, and increasingly detached from genuine human connection?

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