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The power of quitting Facebook
Using Facebook caused more harm than good, and I had to quit. Something felt wrong about living vicariously on a screen. Once I quit, my emotional wellbeing, health, relationships, and productivity all improved. If you missed my Oakland Press column on the topic, you can still read it online here.
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“The Social Dilemma”
Who are you when you’re not on Facebook? / Cindy La Ferle “Stop looking for others to validate or verify you. You were already somebody before your social media account was created.” ~Germany Kent Social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter, influence everything from our political beliefs to our spending habits to our mental health — in ways we never imagined until recently. If you’re interested in learning more about social media platforms — including their ever-increasing dangers and privacy issues — don’t miss the new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma. Of special interest are the candid interviews with platform innovators and inventors — each explaining how the social media…