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The Internet is Worse Than Ever – Now What? - Coggle Diagram
The Internet is Worse Than Ever – Now What?
INTRODUCTION
Its main idea
The internet is perceived as worse than ever.
One in five people believes political violence is justified.
Global increase in people identifying with opposing teams.
Social media is often blamed for these issues.
1st ARGUMENT
The Role of S M And its impact
The Role of Social Media
Social media is accused of dividing people, making them more extreme and less empathetic.
It induces stress and depression through activities like doom scrolling.
Social media is seen as a factor in the need to disconnect and return to the real world.
New research challenges the common interpretation of social media's impact.
The social media internet may uniquely affect the way our brains work.
2nd ARGUMENT
Myth of the Filter Bubble
Online filter bubbles are explained, where algorithms show users content that aligns with their opinions.
Research suggests that extreme filter bubbles are rare.
Online environments expose individuals to diverse opinions and worldviews.
4th ARGUMENT
Evolution of Human Communities
Over thousands of years, communities evolved from small tribes to towns and cities.
Communities adapted to more diverse neighbors but remained relatively isolated.
Brain function aligned with local culture and shared values.
3rd ARGUMENT
Your Brain is Stupid
Human brains evolved to navigate social structures rather than understand the true nature of reality.
Social isolation or exclusion feels horrible due to the ancestral need for cooperation.
Evolutionarily, proximity led to similarity, reducing the likelihood of conflict.
5th ARGUMENT
Impact of the Social Media Internet
The advent of the social media internet disrupted the way our brains process disagreement.
Brain mechanisms for cooperation are derailed by the overwhelming volume of online disagreement.
The digital town square challenges the brain's ability to handle diverse opinions.
Proposed Solutions
Individuals need to be aware of how social media affects their brains.
Consider self-examination regarding beliefs and information sources.
A suggestion to return to smaller online communities to reduce social sorting.
Last Argument
Social Sorting on the Internet
Social sorting occurs as the brain categorizes people by worldviews and opinions.
Online disagreements become central to individuals' identities.
Engagement-driven social media amplifies extreme and controversial opinions.