Understanding the Invisible Impact of AI and Social Media
AI and social media have woven themselves into daily life so smoothly that most people rarely question how deeply they influence behavior. Every swipe, click, and pause tells algorithms something about the human mind—what attracts it, what scares it, what holds its attention.
These platforms don’t just entertain; they shape emotions, attention span, memory, and cognitive reasoning. And while they bring comfort and connection, they also carry heavy psychological consequences that society is only beginning to understand.