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I think of social media as "filler". It's similar to how empty calories trick our bodies into feeling full despite not providing any real nutrition.
by danenania 6y ago
I think of social media as "filler". It's similar to how empty calories trick our bodies into feeling full despite not providing any real nutrition.
- read_if_gay_ 6y agoTwitch is similar I find. It’s basically substitute human interaction. But I don’t think it’s all “empty calories” - it does really help against loneliness in my experience. Of course the real thing is going to be better for you, but obviously that’s not always available.
- munificent 6y agoPorn : Sex :: Social media : Community A fraction of the risk for an even smaller fraction of the reward.
- ReactiveJelly 6y agoYou can see porn as a shitty alternative to sex, or as a great visual aid to masturbating. Both are technically true. Also you can watch porn while having sex, in theory.