The more I think about it, the more I have to conclude that social media has a lot to answer for, particularly when it comes to it’s overuse and misuse by ‘activists’ or indeed, anyone with an axe to grind.
You’re 100% on the right track. With the possible exception of this, Social media platforms are a black hole of energy that is there to make us believe that we are making a difference, yet we are stuck in a prison of echo chambers or algorithm-fuelled stormy teacups. Exactly where “they” want us. They’re a disease of the human psyche and spirit.
I dealt my SM obsession its deathblow at lent 2022, it took about 2.5 years to fully die but it never recovered after the initial 1.5year dismissal as , when I returned, I had an almost Matrix-like view of how it was only there to enrage me, manipulate me and waste my time. However, it was one of the best things I’ve done.
You’re 100% on the right track. With the possible exception of this, Social media platforms are a black hole of energy that is there to make us believe that we are making a difference, yet we are stuck in a prison of echo chambers or algorithm-fuelled stormy teacups. Exactly where “they” want us. They’re a disease of the human psyche and spirit.
I dealt my SM obsession its deathblow at lent 2022, it took about 2.5 years to fully die but it never recovered after the initial 1.5year dismissal as , when I returned, I had an almost Matrix-like view of how it was only there to enrage me, manipulate me and waste my time. However, it was one of the best things I’ve done.
All the best to you. Good poem too!