Social Media Isn’t the Problem. We Are.
The hostility we see online isn’t simply the product of algorithms. Much of it comes from impulses we ordinarily keep hidden.
TL;DR
- Social media reveals truths about hatred, taboo beliefs, and raw emotions that people are unwilling to admit.
- Individuals practice daily self-control, forcing smiles and staying silent in the face of difficult situations.
- The need to 'go along to get along' is a learned behavior for societal admission.
- Suppressing true feelings is necessary to avoid losing friends, jobs, or experiencing negative consequences.