How social media manipulates us: Connected & Alone | Al Jazeera Untangles

In an age of constant connection, why do we feel so isolated? Connected and Alone dives into the hidden costs of our digital lives, revealing how social media hijacks our attention and emotions. What promises to bring us closer often leaves us emotionally empty and endlessly distracted.

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