Why everyone is quitting social media

Summary by Krater

An exploration of how social media, especially Instagram and TikTok, has transformed over the years from connection-focused platforms to ad-driven machines engineered to maximize user engagement and attention. The video discusses the psychological impact of endless feeds and how users are increasingly pushing back.

From the video

Answers: Why has social media gotten so much worse and how are people rebelling against it?

• social media algorithms
• attention economy
• history of social media
• digital detox and minimalism
• psychological impact of screens

What it concludes

• Social media platforms have shifted from connection-focused networks to ad-driven models designed to convert attention into revenue.
• The introduction of the algorithmic feed replaced chronological feeds to maximize time spent on platforms, prioritizing engagement over user wellbeing.
• Public sentiment is turning against social media and Instagram and TikTok, with growing pushback and a trend of users deleting apps.
• Constant exposure to intermittent rewards on social media short-circuits the brain and increases anxiety and distraction.