Addictive social media distracts us from doing something about the state of the planet


Information underpins how we function as societies – and right now there is something very wrong with how we are engaging with that information.

I like social media. I enjoy seeing what my friends all around the world are up to, sharing my adventures with others, learning different perspectives on issues that interest me and sharing my views on matters where I think I am competent to do so.

I also saw its value during the Covid-19 pandemic in getting life-saving information out quickly and efficiently – but also its ability to spread dangerous misinformation like wildfire.

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