The developed world is increasingly forcing people to use incompetently designed technology. The #digitalTransformation movement is being forced onto people.
Just like we cannot rely on the public sector to solve the climate crisis, we also cannot rely on the public sector to deploy well-designed privacy-respecting inclusive technology. We always need an analog option.
I’m not sure how much research you’ve done, but a quick search of “Facebook addiction peer reviewed” shows plenty of results for science backed research into Facebook addiction and the negative impact of being chronically online/on social media.
It’s also probably worth digging into dark patterns used by Facebook and others to keep users coming back/focused on their feed.
I’d also be prepared for the counter argument: “governments are only using Facebook because that’s where the people are”.
Look for a copy of Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation." It contains both original research and some of the more significant studies about social media's impact on mental health, particularly with respect to Gen Z.
facebook ain't addictive for smart people.
you open the app and see tons of misinformation, not worth the time. Also people there believe in flat earth and noah flood.
There might be some truth to that but I’m not sure it’s relevant, unless you are also saying most of the population is smart.
There are always people who have immunity to various addictions. The question is: when the gov pushes people into Facebook, are they pushing some people into addiction? If the gov were to hand out tobacco samples on the primary school playground, some kids may not get addicted but that does not vindicate such action.
The govt. is mostly evil, it's only illegal if they decide it's illegal. My country freely pushes tobacco, gambling.
when the gov pushes people into Facebook, are they pushing some people into addiction? Yes, fk the govt.