Is It Better to Stay Authentic?
As it turns out, using Instagram filters may earn you less positive attention online. AR filters may have taken Instagram by storm, but a new report has found that using photo filters in selfies tends to result in fewer likes than selfies without filters. The report states that filters "can be perceived by other users as an ingenuine behavior" because its intention is to present only the most ideal version of oneself.
Does this mean that it's worth it to give up filters in the long run?
Social Media is Linked to Depression
FOMO is actually very, very real. New research has revealed that social media has affected our behavior, our social relationships, and our mental health. There is a causal link between social media and negative effects that can result in loneliness and depression. The meticulous curation of our online persona constitutes a natural comparison: who has the better looks, nicer possessions, more fulfilling lives?
In the end, the systems designed with the intention of keeping us connected could become dangerous for our wellbeing.
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