This entirely misses the point IMO. Social media is the most powerful propaganda/idea pushing machine in the history of the world and it ain't even close.
Lies, half truths, and everything in between are presented in the most riveting ways possible and our monkey brains just can't help but soak up every last bit of it. If a person believes everything on social media then __they__ should be fixed, not social media.
A great solution is for people to see social media for what it is: 99% garbage that gives you a quick dopamine hit.
People should be made aware that on social media you are likely:
1. Reading misinformation
2. Viewing content that's created with the sole purpose to manipulate you into a certain view (Often times by a bad actor)
3. Reading opinions by trusted people who've been compromised by the above two points
While not perfect, I believe if people assumed everything on social media is false and work from there then people would be a lot happier.
> A great solution is for people to see social media for what it is
Just like a great solution to the climate emergency is to stop releasing greenhouse gases, a great solution to war is peace, and a great solution to starvation is to eat food.
Lies, half truths, and everything in between are presented in the most riveting ways possible and our monkey brains just can't help but soak up every last bit of it. If a person believes everything on social media then __they__ should be fixed, not social media.
A great solution is for people to see social media for what it is: 99% garbage that gives you a quick dopamine hit.
People should be made aware that on social media you are likely:
While not perfect, I believe if people assumed everything on social media is false and work from there then people would be a lot happier.