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Jul 2024
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1178 || how to do nothing

JULIE MERICA
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1675 || how social media manipulates
Social media + persuasive technologies exploit our brain's vulnerabilities to ensure we stay engaged with their apps.Creating a sense of urgency,Encouraging constant seeking, Comparing ourselves to others,Engaging with negative content,Isolating us in bubbles.To combat this, slow ... Show More
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1674 || the guilt gap: watching tv vs. scrolling social media
Weird how I can spend two hours on Instagram reels or tiktok and not feel bad about not cleaning my house, but when I sit to watch a movie? I am riddled with guilt and shame. Slow content leaves room for thinking and autonomy. Fast-pased content led by algorithms, leave no room f ... Show More
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1673 || the internet is a funhouse mirror
The data brokers found out we can't look away from a car crash, so they made all of our available content a series of car crashes. This has convinced a lot of us that the world is simply, ALL car crashes. It's not. They're prioritizing profits + growth at the expense of the whole ... Show More
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