They say: “If it’s free, you’re the product.” Cute. But the truth is worse: you’re not just the product, you’re the raw material, the factory, and the fuel that keeps the machine drunk on your atten

They say: “If it’s free, you’re the product.” Cute. But the truth is worse: you’re not just the product, you’re the raw material, the factory, and the fuel that keeps the machine drunk on your atten

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AI Proves Social Media Is Destroying Us | Karel Cast 25-112 AI just confirmed what we already feared: social media is toxic by design. Platforms aren’t about connection — they’re echo chambers of rage, built to make us hate-scroll, click ads, and consume endless misinformation. Even more shocking? Scientists tested a social media network made entirely of bots. They tried fixes like chronological feeds, flagging, and more. The results were horrifying — rage, division, and chaos spread no matter what. Add to that Russia’s ongoing disinformation war (with MAGA as their prime audience), and the dangers of these platforms become crystal clear. Meanwhile, many liberals feel trapped in a USA they don’t recognize, but remain docile instead of revolting. Why? Have people given up hope for change? Plus, it’s Pet Peeve Day — let’s talk about the little things that drive us crazy. 🔥 Join me on today’s episode of The Karel Cast as we dig into the AI experiments, the broken promise of social media, and why America feels so stuck. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel. #AISocialMedia, #SocialMediaToxic, #Misinformation, #EchoChamber, #RussiaDisinformation, #MAGA, #PoliticalCommentary, #UnfilteredTruth, #KarelCast, #DigitalAddiction, #HateScrolling, #OnlineRage, #AlgorithmBias, #AIExperiment, #SocialMediaCrisis, #PetPeeves, #PoliticalDivide, #WakeUpCall, #TechAndSociety, #LikeAndSubscribe

A human breakdown of how algorithms hijack your brain and turn your scrolling into a neurological hostage situation.

Background: #Digital addiction, affecting a significant portion of the population, particularly young people, is linked to psychological issues and social problems, making its prevention and management a crucial public #Health issue. Objective: This umbrella review aims to comprehensively analyze the factors influencing #Digital addiction by re-evaluating the methodologies and evidence quality of existing meta-analyses. Methods: Databases including PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, and Embase were systematically searched for reviews and meta-analyses related to factors associated with #Digital addiction up to September 24, 2024. The methodological quality of the identified studies was assessed using the modified AMSTAR 2 tool, while the GRADE tool was employed to evaluate the quality of the evidence presented in the literature. Results: A total of 18 articles were included in the review, with AMSTAR 2 assessments revealing 6 moderate-quality, 4 low-quality, and 8 very low-quality studies. Twenty-nine significant factors associated with #Digital addiction were identified. Notably, 4 studies achieved both moderate AMSTAR 2 and GRADE ratings, indicating that positive parent-child relationship (r = -0.15, 95% CI: -0.18 to -0.11, P < 0.050) effectively mitigate the risks of #Digital addiction. Conversely, urban residence (OR = 2.32, 95% CI: 1.19 to 4.53, P < 0.001), adverse childhood experiences (r = 0.21, 95% CI: 0.18 to 0.24, P < 0.001), and social #anxiety (r = 0.34, 95% CI: 0.19 to 0.48, P < 0.001) were identified as factors that may increase the risk of developing #Digital addiction. Conclusions: The present study found that social factors such as urban residence were associated with an increased risk of #Digital addiction, whereas social support served as a protective factor against this risk. Nonetheless, the methodologies employed in analyzing the factors related to #Digital addiction require further refinement. Clinical Trial: PROSPERO CRD42024594911; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024594911

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