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How to Escape the Social media’s Quick-Sand Like Trap Without stopping its Use
I am not saying you should stop using anything! but…
Trust me… You will feel great just after a week or two. An algorithm should not determine your mindset/views.
Today most of us spend a big part of our lives on social media platforms consuming recommended content more than we started our search for. Platforms like Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, etc., etc., affect how we see the world regularly in a significant way.
You may say that there is a reason for this feature. We may want to see those recommended videos, and yeah, it’s okay when you are being recommended topics on Painting, Great new Gadgets, or some sports, which you will get anyway if you have subscribed to appropriate channels with great content. And use can use search for a specific need.
The Problem
The moment you open even a single video that is somewhat sensitive, something political in nature, something as small as a slapping video, platforms start pouring in content 👌 that is hard to resist. These videos keep getting stronger, making you open multiple tabs or saving some links for later.
I have seen people having radical views on religion after seeing how one type has done wrong to the other; I have seen people…
