CAUSE
One question. One truth.
“Why is social media addiction growing?”
Social media addiction is primarily driven by the intentional design of advanced engagement algorithms on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. These algorithms exploit dopamine regulation to reinforce compulsive use, as evidenced by over 2,325 lawsuits alleging intentional creation of addictive features.
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CURRENT STATE
Approximately 210 million people worldwide show clinical signs of social media addiction, with addiction rates ranging from 5% to 31% across 32 countries. Teens spend nearly 5 hours daily on social media, and 95% of kids aged 10-17 are constantly using it, contributing to widespread mental health issues.
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