social media
Social media dramatically impacts our offline lives and mental well-being; examine its benefits, risks and controversies through scientific studies, real-life anecdotes and more.
Silenced Voice
Think We Have Freedom of Expression?- Think Again I had worked all day on my writing and then on my art drawings to get the writing posted before the deadline and to have my art of the day shared with my followers across all social media platforms I participate in. I’ve been working tirelessly for months to grow a following and monetize my accounts. Diligently, I have met the daily challenges and requirements imposed by each platform, and today was no exception.
By Alexandra Grant4 months ago in Psyche
The Ghosts
How regret and unprocessed grief keep us trapped, and how to finally let them rest Living in Two WorldsFor as long as Nadia could remember, she existed in two places at once: the life she lived now, and the life she kept replaying in her mind. Years earlier, a series of difficult choices and sudden losses had changed the direction of everything she knew. Since then, a quiet shadow had settled over her heart — a constant stream of questions: “What if I had spoken up? What if I had chosen differently? What if things had turned out the way I hoped?”
By The Curious Writer4 months ago in Psyche
No Tomorrow . AI-Generated.
The Case for Youthful Urgency: Society treats sixteenth years as a grace period—a comfortable waiting room where teenagers are actively encouraged to drift, defer, and delay. Adults constantly offer the soothing antidote of "tomorrow" to justify teenage complacency, promising that adult responsibilities can wait. This perspective is fundamentally flawed.
By Vibrant-chaos4 months ago in Psyche
Social Media Isn’t What It Used to Be
For nearly two decades, social media has shaped how people communicate, consume news, shop, and entertain themselves. Yet, there are growing concerns about social media fatigue, misinformation, declining engagement, and the rise of AI-generated content, which have led many to ask:
By Nozomi Rose4 months ago in Psyche
