Breaking the Chains: Understanding and Overcoming Social Media Addiction Part-1
The rise of social media has drastically changed the way we consume and share information. Among the most popular social media platforms is Instagram, a photo and video sharing app that boasts over 1 billion monthly active users. However, Instagram's success is not just due to its user-friendly interface and visually pleasing content, but also its algorithm. This algorithm is designed to show users content that is most relevant and interesting to them, which keeps them engaged and coming back to the platform. In this essay, we will explore how Instagram's algorithm works, and how it is able to addict users, using statistics to support our argument.
