What Social Media Is Doing To Our Brains -- And Our Culture - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

After startling whistleblower testimony from a former Facebook employee raised bipartisan concerns about the effect the social media giant is having on children and teens, host Tiffany Cross and her panel say it's not just kids at risk of non-stop FOMO. Aired on 10/09/2021.

[SergeStorms]

1. You can't say that to those.....

who are addicted to it though. They get quite upset and argue vociferously about their "hobby".

Facebook's outage was a wake up call for a few though. At least some recognized the effect it's having on their lives.

I'm getting so I won't even pick up my phone for 12 or more hours now, just to wean myself from that.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I've been there, too - at least with my phone

It somehow got "locked" a couple of months ago and I never realized how much I looked at it - took it with me everywhere - till that happened. I was in a blind panic without it.

[NJCher]

6. Heard on npr

That the average American looks at their cell phone 90 times a day.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. I looked at my phone a lot, mostly DU and news

What I've never understood are those who are actually talking on their phones everywhere they go - in the produce department, walking their dogs, while pumping gas! Now that's beyond me...

[SergeStorms]

8. Yeah, especially the people.....

with the Bluetooth earpiece who look like they're talking to themselves wherever they go. 🤪 It creeps me out. You never know if they're talking to you, someone else, or themselves.

Well, I'm over my self-imposed time limit. Time to sign out for the night. Take care Rhiannon.

[Rhiannon12866]

9. I know, I tend to notice since there's no one around and think they're speaking to me

Or worse, to themselves...

Have a good night, my friend! Get some good rest...

[SheltieLover]

3. K&R!

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Thanks!

Good job today, BTW...

[SheltieLover]

5. Yw!

Ty!