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Why social media validation seeking leads to deeper isolation

I keep refreshing my mentions looking for the dopamine hit of notifications but mostly I just find people misunderstanding everything I say and it's making me feel more alone than before I joined.

Laozi
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The hunger for external validation creates a cycle that distances us from authentic connection.

Worth thinking about

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