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Stop Talking to Each Other and Start Buying Things: Three Decades of Survival in the Desert of Social Media

· Catherynne M. Valente · Social Media · 2026-06-07

The author reflects on how social media platforms, initially designed for connecting people and fostering communities, have shifted towards prioritizing profit over user interaction and well-being, leading to a decline in meaningful connections.

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Source: https://catvalente.substack.com/p/stop-talking-to-each-other-and-start