Too much social media is harmful

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Too much social media is harmful

The over-consumption of social media dramatically affects Americans’ ability to have meaningful human interactions. Using platforms like TikTok and Instagram encourages harmful habits towards productivity levels, information retention, mental health, and attention span. Social media was designed to connect people, share ideas, and communicate, yet consumers have lost an appetite for engaging in real-world surroundings. Hours of doomscrolling mak…