Why Has Social Media Lost Its Fun?
Exploring the reasons behind the decline in enjoyment on social media platforms and what has changed over time.
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E Unibus Pluram by David Foster Wallace
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0:00 - intro
3:36 - when social media was fun
15:18 - the algorithm
23:09 - the irony problem
35:59 - conclusion
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