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579. Are You Caught in a Social Media Trap?
Freakonomics Radio
The Impact of Social Media and Users' Choices
The chapter explores how social pressures and the fear of missing out influence users to continue using social media despite being aware of its negative impacts. It also discusses how algorithms are strategically designed to increase engagement and minimize the cost of not being on the platform, leading to addictive behaviors. The conversation includes insights on improving platforms, user awareness, parallels with addiction markets, the impact on kids, and the comparison between social media addiction and cigarettes.
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