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This article makes it sound like it’s so easy to do. I have struggled for the last decade. So either people are lying or I’m the only one struggling from years
by thenerdhead 4y ago
This article makes it sound like it’s so easy to do. I have struggled for the last decade. So either people are lying or I’m the only one struggling from years of teenage conditioning and trying to go cold turkey as a millennial adult.
I’m writing a book on this topic. All the benefits are there, but can we talk about all the dark patterns too? It’s not as simple as just deactivating an account or never logging in again. It’s persuasive technology and built into our daily habits.
The FOMO is definitely still there, especially if your family or colleagues only use a specific platform. There’s many opportunities and doors that open by being part of these things, but my rule is in moderation.