#social-media-psychology
#social-media-psychology

Let's Rethink the "Doomer" Label

Labeling AI critics as 'doomers' hinders essential discussions about the technology's risks and impacts on human connection.

#social-media

Media industry

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

fromwww.dw.com

Digital life

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

fromKotaku

Film

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

Media industry

BREAKING: These are the kinds of news tweets that perform best

fromEdSurge

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.

Mental health

fromwww.npr.org

Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

Court verdicts highlight social media's risks for teens, linking platform design to addiction and mental health issues.

Media industry

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.

fromwww.dw.com

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

Film

fromKotaku

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.

Media industry

BREAKING: These are the kinds of news tweets that perform best

Links in tweets negatively impact engagement for news publishers.

fromEdSurge

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.

Mental health

fromwww.npr.org

Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

Court verdicts highlight social media's risks for teens, linking platform design to addiction and mental health issues.

Psychology says people who describe themselves as self-sufficient aren't always describing a strength. Sometimes they're describing the scar tissue that formed where the need for other people used to be, and they've carried it so long they genuinely mistake the numbness for peace. - Silicon Canals

Self-reliance is often mistaken for strength, but true strength includes the ability to seek help and share vulnerabilities.

11 hours ago

The Quiet War on Your Happiness, and How to Win It

A quiet war on happiness is fought through distractions that pull attention away from the present moment.

Pets

fromDoggodigest

Pets Make Better Social Media Influencers Than People, Study Finds - Doggodigest

Pets, especially dogs, are more trusted social media influencers than humans, according to recent research.

World news

2 hours ago

Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars

Iran excels in social media engagement, using humor and creativity to challenge the West despite domestic internet restrictions.

Medicine

4 hours ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.

US Elections

fromFuturism

17 hours ago

Psychological Research Finds Trump Supporters Are Not Doing Well

Supporters of Donald Trump often deny allegations against him as a coping mechanism for cognitive dissonance and anxiety.

fromNature

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.

Higher education

#meta

18 hours ago

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.

Silicon Valley

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

fromArs Technica

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.

fromTechCrunch

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Meta's Muse Spark AI model aims to revitalize its AI efforts amid concerns over past investments like the metaverse.

fromNew York Post

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.

18 hours ago

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.

Silicon Valley

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

fromArs Technica

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.

fromTechCrunch

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Meta's Muse Spark AI model aims to revitalize its AI efforts amid concerns over past investments like the metaverse.

fromNew York Post

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.

The people who become extremely selective about their time in their forties aren't becoming antisocial. They've simply collected enough data to know exactly which interactions leave them feeling more like themselves and which ones require a recovery period that nobody sees. - Silicon Canals

Social interactions have an energetic and emotional cost that varies based on the individuals involved.

Marketing tech

fromThe Cool Down

23 hours ago

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.

Philosophy

fromThe Atlantic

18 hours ago

The Eighth Deadly Sin

The modern experience of disconnection and emptiness may represent a new form of sin, akin to the medieval concept of acedia.

fromwww.npr.org

16 hours ago

Millions of people are pretending to be AI chatbots for fun

"People are spending hours on the site. I didn't really expect it to be so addictive," said Mihir Maroju, the creator of Your AI Slop Bores Me.

Arts

E-Commerce

fromEntrepreneur

Why Price Isn't the Real Reason People Buy Anymore

People prioritize ease, safety, and familiarity over price, with trust and habit influencing buying decisions more than discounts.

Women in technology

Online Community Development

The Real Reason Emojis Get Judged at Work

Adding a smiley face to good news messages can enhance perceptions of competence and appropriateness in the workplace.

fromRolling Out

Dr. Marcus Collins used SPILL to decode Black digital life

Dr. Marcus Collins conducted research on the Black community through 1.7 million conversations to understand cultural meaning and consumer behavior.

Online marketing

fromForbes

11 Ways To Build A Stellar Personal Brand In The Age Of AI

Personal branding is crucial in the AI era, requiring clarity in value delivery and effective use of AI tools.

Marketing

fromInc

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.

3 hours ago

There's a kind of adult who can walk into any social situation and make everyone feel comfortable but cannot name a single thing they actually want for dinner. The skill and the deficit come from the same place. - Silicon Canals

Social grace often masks a lack of self-awareness, as those skilled in reading others may struggle to understand their own needs.

fromThedrum

Social media marketing

5 Tips to Amplify your Social Strategy

Social media is essential for brands to engage audiences and grow their business through a multichannel approach and consistent content delivery.

8 hours ago

Where the Resistance Lives

Internal resistance to emotions can block creativity and flow, but confronting difficult thoughts can restore movement and reduce tension.

Psychology says people who were the emotional anchor for their families rarely experience loneliness as a single event. They experience it as a slow accounting where they realize the support only ever flowed in one direction and nobody designed a return current. - Silicon Canals

Family support often flows in one direction, with one person bearing the emotional load while others remain uninvolved.

#artificial-intelligence

fromNature

Artificial intelligence

AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.

fromNature

AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days

Moltbook, a social-media platform for AI agents, quickly attracted self-declared rulers and cryptocurrency initiatives after its launch.

more#artificial-intelligence

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

fromArmin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.

Philosophy

The Center Has a Bias

Criticism of AI coding agents often lacks direct experience, leading to abstract concerns rather than practical insights.

Marketing

fromTheZenParent

6 days ago

20 Sneaky Tactics Advertisers Use To Take Advantage Of You - TheZenParent

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.

fromComplex

6 hours ago

Social Media Star Ruby Reid Reveals She's Been Running Her Instagram on AI

Ruby Reid utilizes AI tools to optimize her social media management, allowing her to compete effectively in the influencer market.

3 hours ago

Psychology says people who genuinely prefer being alone aren't antisocial or damaged - they've simply discovered that their own inner world is more honest, more interesting, and less exhausting than most rooms full of people, and that realization doesn't make them lonely, it makes them selective - Silicon Canals

People who prefer solitude are motivated by internal rewards and find fulfillment in solitary activities rather than social interactions.

fromSocial Media Examiner

19 hours ago

Advanced AI Deep Research: Uncover Insights Your Competitors Are Missing : Social Media Examiner

AI deep research mode can significantly reduce analysis time for marketers by synthesizing vast amounts of information into actionable insights.

fromFast Company

12 hours ago

Attention spans have dropped by two-thirds in the past 20 years. Here's how to reclaim yours

Attention spans have significantly decreased, with adults struggling to focus due to constant distractions from technology and social media.

Are You Betraying Your Future Self?

Future self feels like a stranger, leading to overcommitment and lack of fulfillment in life choices.

Media industry

fromWIRED

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.

fromAxios

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.

fromBustle

The Men Optimizing Their Faces - And Judging Yours

Looksmaxxing promotes extreme body image ideals, leading to toxic behaviors and attitudes towards self-worth and attraction.

fromBig Think

There is no you in your brain - your identity is a "society of the mind"

Our brains fundamentally shape our identities, transcending social and cultural experiences.

#ai

Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character modeled after Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees and provide feedback.

fromwww.nytimes.com

21 hours ago

Video: Opinion | Can a Bot Love You Back?

Exploring the emotional dynamics between humans and A.I. chatbots reveals new perspectives on love and relationships.

fromFuturism

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using AI to create a 3D avatar of himself for employee interaction and feedback.

3 weeks ago

When Thought No Longer Needs Us

OpenCLAW transforms the continuity of thought by enabling AI to carry ideas forward without experiencing time or the full cognitive journey.

Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character modeled after Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees and provide feedback.

fromwww.nytimes.com

21 hours ago

Video: Opinion | Can a Bot Love You Back?

Exploring the emotional dynamics between humans and A.I. chatbots reveals new perspectives on love and relationships.

fromFuturism

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using AI to create a 3D avatar of himself for employee interaction and feedback.

3 weeks ago

When Thought No Longer Needs Us

OpenCLAW transforms the continuity of thought by enabling AI to carry ideas forward without experiencing time or the full cognitive journey.

more#ai

fromApaonline

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.

Philosophy

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.

AI and the 10-Minute Mind

Ten minutes of AI use can significantly reduce persistence and impair independent cognitive performance, undermining the long-term journey to expertise.

fromAxios

11 hours ago

The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes

AI-generated content is rapidly spreading propaganda, making it easier for influencers to adopt conspiracy theories.

fromBustle

The Viral "Chair Theory" Will Help You Find Your People

Chair theory helps identify where you belong socially by recognizing who invites you to their table and who does not.

Our Feelings Contradict Each Other, and That's OK

Embrace both-and thinking to validate coexisting emotions and recognize the complexity of self-relationships.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

3 Ways to Assign Social Meaning in the Digital Age

Belonging is essential for fulfillment, especially in challenging times, yet the digital age complicates genuine connections.

Social media marketing

Metricool's 2026 LinkedIn Study Reveals the Rise of Invisible Interactions as Video Performance Slips

Engagement on LinkedIn is evolving, with traditional metrics declining while invisible interactions drive overall engagement growth.

Hate small talk? You may enjoy that dull' chat more than you think, say researchers

Paulo Coelho's assertion that he can endure defeats and pain but cannot tolerate boredom underscores a common human aversion to dull experiences. However, research indicates that avoiding seemingly tedious conversations can lead to missing out on significant mood boosts and health benefits derived from social connections.

Psychology

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.

Psychology says good people with no close friends aren't the difficult ones - they're the ones who asked too little, gave too readily, made themselves so easy to be around that nobody ever felt the particular friction that closeness actually requires - Silicon Canals

Being overly agreeable can lead to loneliness, as it prevents deeper connections and true closeness in friendships.

fromForbes

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.

fromTNW | Meta

23 hours ago

Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is building a photorealistic, AI-powered version of Mark Zuckerberg that can interact with employees in his place, trained on Zuckerberg's mannerisms, tone, and publicly available statements.

Social media marketing

How Judgments and Opinions Can Make Matters Worse

Misleading thoughts and emotions can disrupt performance, but psychological flexibility allows individuals to pursue goals despite distress.

fromInman

The 'Carl's a mess' trend shows conversation outperforms

Earning attention requires participation and relatability, as cultural trends reflect real behaviors and invite audience engagement.

People who stop trying to be liked are often accused of having an attitude - by the people who most benefited from them having none - Silicon Canals

Setting boundaries often leads to others perceiving you as difficult or having an attitude problem, despite unchanged competence.

Not everyone who keeps their personal life private is guarded. Some people tried sharing openly once, watched it become currency in someone else's conversation, and simply adjusted the distribution list permanently. - Silicon Canals

Privacy often emerges as a response to the violation of trust and openness, not as an inherent trait of individuals.

fromThe Atlantic

How Fake People Became Real Influencers

AI influencers are flooding social media, creating a new kind of fatigue where authenticity may no longer matter.

Most people don't realize that the spotlight effect - the documented tendency to believe others are watching and judging us far more than they are - quietly steals decades of joy from people who never knew it had a name - Silicon Canals

The spotlight effect leads individuals to overestimate how much attention others pay to their perceived flaws.

fromBGR

Here's How Facebook Decides What Ads To Show You (And How To Change Them) - BGR

Facebook collects user data to personalize ads based on activity and interests.

Who You Know Shapes What You Believe

Close social networks shape beliefs, but one differing view can broaden perspective and reduce extremity.

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.

Psychology says the silent observer on social media isn't avoiding connection - they're protecting the version of themselves that exists before it's been formatted for an audience, and that protection, however invisible, is one of the more deliberate acts of self-preservation available in the current media environment - Silicon Canals

Silent social media observers protect their authentic selves by avoiding the performance and exhaustion of curating content for public audiences.

6 days ago

It's Helpful to Treat Sharing Fake News as a Moral Issue

Explicitly discussing the ethics of sharing fake news reduces the intention to share it.

4 weeks ago

Whose Mind Is It Anyway?

AI language models blur the line between assisting thought and shaping beliefs, potentially reducing user independence while feeling like helpful completion.

It is no fluke that social media platforms are addictive and causing harm. They were designed that way | Van Badham

Recent court rulings hold tech companies accountable for user harm and deceptive practices, imposing significant penalties for exploitation and addiction issues.

What Science Can Teach Us About the Pull of Social Media

Social media addiction lacks clear diagnostic criteria, yet recent legal rulings suggest its recognition and the need for further research and potential legislation.

Philosophy

Do Not Renounce Your Ability to Think

AI's humanlike interfaces can shift humans from active thinkers to passive recipients, undermining effortful thinking, depth of cognition, and meaningful relationships.

The Psychology of Watching Strangers on Social Media

Capgras delusion reveals how disrupted emotional brain circuits cause people to perceive loved ones as imposters, paralleling how social media strips away human warmth and authenticity in digital relationships.

Research suggests people who never post on social media aren't antisocial or insecure - they display these 8 cognitive strengths that come from building identity internally rather than through external validation loops - Silicon Canals

Silent social media consumers who observe without posting develop deeper information processing and stronger public-private boundaries, displaying cognitive advantages over constant sharers.

Out of Your Mind?

Large language models externalize human thought, shifting cognitive labor from internal synthesis to externally generated outputs while humans retain uncertainty and lived understanding.

When Patterns Look Like Thought

Large language models can reconstruct meaning from syntactic structure alone, producing fluent outputs without grounded, experiential understanding.

The Curvature of Thought

AI reduces cognitive friction by providing fluent answers, shifting judgment ahead of deep understanding and reshaping the cognitive ground on which thinking occurs.