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Can you give a pointer to the research on non-social media consumption decreasing longevity? From what I read physical fitness correlates much better with it t
by xiphias2 7y ago
Can you give a pointer to the research on non-social media consumption decreasing longevity?
From what I read physical fitness correlates much better with it than mental fitness.
- realtalk_sp 7y agoWild guess but this could be related to stress. Specifically, the closer you can get to stoic and indifferent to the 'successes' of other people, the more content you are likely to be. Without the corrosive influence of social media, you might also be more likely to live a more authentic life that you find personally meaningful. That said, I doubt everyone has the same relationship with social media that I had. I found myself influenced by it even in small doses, and it always felt like it was detracting from my wellbeing. Going cold turkey ended up being a life-changing decision for me and I wouldn't dream of going back.
- rantwasp 7y agobeing social and interacting with people is actually beneficial. increasing your stress level by watching mainstream media and consuming regurgitated content probably is not.