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Aaron Balick – Why does social media weaponize our reactions?

This Jungian Life Podcast

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The Ego Dynamics of Social Networking

Social networking platforms facilitate an outward ego expression with a focus on self-presentation and performance. Users become hyper-vigilant about how they are perceived and may prioritize projecting a certain image over introspection. The ego, which typically mediates internal feelings and external assessments, is more defensively focused on social media, seeking to protect itself from being wrong or perceived in a complex way.

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