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The History of Bad Ideas: Facebook Friends

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

The Impact of Social Media on Interactions and Friendships

The chapter delves into how social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter shape interactions and friendships, exploring the implications of algorithms creating echo chambers versus open environments. It discusses the personal experiences of detachment and professional usage while questioning the effects of creating online bubbles and the expression of negative behavior. The conversation also touches on social media's influence on friendships, highlighting the synthetic substitutes it can create and the changing perceptions of relationships, especially among younger generations.

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