[Alex KL-1]

Originally Posted by Oldperson1

It’s funny how this thread started with computer addiction and quickly shifted into smartphones, and no surprise, really. The phone isn’t just a phone anymore, it’s a pocket-sized slot machine for attention. Social media especially has taken things to a whole new level. What used to be "just checking in" has turned into hours lost, dopamine spikes, and in some cases, real mental health fallout.

There’s even a social media harm lawsuit now, where families are going after the big platforms for the psychological damage their algorithms are causing, especially in teens. Not saying we should all toss our devices in the bin, but it does make you think twice about what these platforms are doing to people long-term.

All serious therapists I know (even one that I'm going sometimes) said absolutely about the damage of these algorithms.