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David Crouch's avatar

I think originally some social platforms had a decent reason for existing which gets changed dramatically over time to the absolute negative. I see some small indications on Substack. I love your Thorium note. Great headline that I wished I had thought of!!!

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Wyrd Smythe's avatar

The ability to connect for disenfranchised social groups is a powerful advantage, but it also connects fringe hate groups, so even its main advantage is a two-edges sword (as most powerful tools are).

What they’ve done to mental health is a major downside, though, and we’re learning more and more about the cost.

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