The Truth About Social Media

They say that in this fast-paced modern world, even if a person is sitting completely alone in a room, they are not truly alone.

Because with them is a powerful invisible force — one that watches over what they eat, how they sleep, and every movement they make.

And not only does it monitor them, it influences their actions.

The surprising part?

This invisible power was brought into the room by the person themselves.

Yes — it's their smartphone.

In today’s world, it's hard to find someone who is untouched by social media.

From Facebook and Instagram to YouTube and Twitter — these apps are installed on almost every smartphone.

Once, these apps were made for smartphones.

But now, it seems smartphones are made for these apps.

Social media has become so powerful that even the President of the United States communicates with people through Twitter.

We think of social media as a free tool for entertainment and information — but the truth will shock you.

These apps don’t recognize you by name —

They identify you by a unique ID, just like prisoners in a jail.

Yes, social media platforms act like digital prisons, where each user is tracked by a number.

And astonishingly, these platforms know you better than you know yourself.

Ever wondered why social media is free to use?

Because you are the product.

Yes — your data is being collected, your behavior tracked, and your emotions manipulated —

all so tech companies can make billions of dollars.

These apps are programmed by experts known as “attention engineers.”

Their only job? To trap your attention.

They design these apps in such a way that users can’t stop scrolling.

When someone likes your photo, your brain releases a chemical called dopamine — the same chemical released when someone uses cocaine.

That’s why social media is so addictive.

You may have noticed:

You rarely see “dislike” buttons on these apps — because humans hate criticism, and that could drive users away.

But likes?

They keep us coming back for more.

These apps program your brain.

Even when you want to stop, notifications lure you back in.

We’re constantly comparing ourselves to others, seeing filtered photos and perfect lives —

even though it's just 1% of someone’s real life.

This obsession has given rise to a new illness —

Social Media Depression.

Doctors in the U.S. report that millions of young people are suffering from anxiety and depression caused by comparing their lives to unrealistic digital portrayals.

In fact, suicide rates in American teens have risen by 151% since the rise of social media.

Even the engineers who built these platforms now say:

“We never imagined things would go this far.”

Social media has become so dark, toxic, and uncontrollable that even the creators can't stop it now.

But why is all this happening?

Because your data is valuable.

Just like a grocery store that offers “free chocolate” to attract customers — social media platforms hook you with free services and then sell your data.

From your name, age, phone number, to your location, likes, dining habits, travel choices, movie preferences — everything is recorded and sold.

Behind the scenes, thousands of supercomputers decide in real-time what video or image to show you next — all to keep you scrolling.

And the more time you spend on the platform,

The richer these companies become.

We are now prisoners of a system without bars — a mental jail disguised as entertainment.

Dear viewers — this is not a coincidence.

This is a well-planned digital trap.

Thank you for reading.

Stay aware.