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The Dark Side of Social Media Tracking
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33:16 - 43:07 (09:51)

Social media companies can track everything a user does online, including personal data such as plans for the weekend or what play they want to see. This can have a negative impact on users' mental health, leading to increased cases of depression.

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The level of detail that social media platforms know about its users is astounding and ranges from their plans for the weekend to what show they want to see next week.
33:16 - 39:35 (06:19)
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Social media
Summary

The level of detail that social media platforms know about its users is astounding and ranges from their plans for the weekend to what show they want to see next week. While there are pros to social media, the amount of tracking and personal information collection can cause negative effects in people's formative years to be growing up in.

Chapter
The Dark Side of Social Media Tracking
Episode
#073 - Theo Watt & Eve Young - The Problem With Millennials
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Research shows social media isn't necessarily the cause, but more of a coping mechanism for those already diagnosed with depression, especially among young girls.
39:35 - 40:39 (01:03)
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Mental Health
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Research shows social media isn't necessarily the cause, but more of a coping mechanism for those already diagnosed with depression, especially among young girls. Dr. Fjell notes the importance of idle time for proper brain development, particularly in young people.

Chapter
The Dark Side of Social Media Tracking
Episode
#073 - Theo Watt & Eve Young - The Problem With Millennials
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The desire for competition and the accompanying flow state is an innate part of human psychology, and can lead to a feeling of satisfaction.
40:39 - 43:07 (02:28)
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Psychology
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The desire for competition and the accompanying flow state is an innate part of human psychology, and can lead to a feeling of satisfaction. However, it may also make it difficult for those predisposed towards hard work to relax on vacation.

Chapter
The Dark Side of Social Media Tracking
Episode
#073 - Theo Watt & Eve Young - The Problem With Millennials
Podcast
Modern Wisdom