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#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Relación ansiosa y adictiva con las interacciones en redes sociales

Living a life of constant posting and scrolling on social media leads to girls feeling that everyone's life looks better than theirs, which creates a fake and negative comparison. The constant need for posting and checking responses takes over the mind, making it hard to be present in the moment. This behavior is observed not only in young girls but also in adults, leading to an anxious and addictive relationship with social media interactions, which can be especially damaging for young girls going through puberty and feeling self-conscious.

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