Claude Sonnet 5Oct 715 citations
Is social media more harmful or helpful?
Is Social Media More Harmful or Helpful?
The honest answer: it depends heavily on how it's used, by whom, and in what context. The research doesn't support a simple "good" or "bad" verdict—it's genuinely mixed, and the effects seem to depend more on how people use these platforms than on the platforms themselves.
The Case for Harm
The evidence of harm is substantial, especially for teens:
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