Exploring the Dark Side of Social Media

The chapter delves into the negative impact of social media on mental health, highlighting how it brings out the worst in people and leads to contempt among individuals. It discusses the concept of the global brain and how familiarity breeds contempt, touching on issues like cancel culture and intentional cruelty. The speaker reflects on the prevalence of meanness and the importance of kindness and reasonable behavior online.

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