[DenisM]

The proper spelling of "social media" is "digital opiate".

While chemical drugs bind to the neural receptors abusing the basic reward circuits of the neural system, digital drugs tap into basic human needs originally designed to promote productive compatriot-ship. Both end up being addictive and corrosive to a different degree.

Interestingly, digital opiate is encroaching on the niche previously filled with religion. Religion, too, binds to basic needs of belonging.