Scientists Say Social Media Can Deprive Life of Meaning
Experts in the field of psychiatry and psychology have stated that social networks can deprive a person of the meaning of life.
As scientists explained, at present, such a concept as doomscrolling is becoming increasingly popular.
Doomscrolling is a condition that occurs when you spend too much time scrolling through your social media feed.
As a rule, events of interest to a doomscroller are exclusively negative.
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Researchers conducted an experiment that showed that long-term exposure to frightening news breeds serious levels of anxiety in people.
Eventually, the doomscroller, having absorbed too much information about conflicts, conspiracy theories, scams and deceptions, begins to lose the meaning of life.
Scientists have emphasized that negative information greatly undermines a person’s emotional state and also contributes to the loss of trust in the people around them.
Experts urged people to pay more attention to positive and inspiring publications that foster interest in life.
