Why do we scroll through endless posts of luxury, beauty, and success—only to feel worse about our own lives? Why do fake overnight riches and filtered perfection dominate our feeds while real connection seems to fade away? In this discussion, we’ll explore the hidden mechanisms behind social media and why, despite being more “connected” than ever, so many people feel lonelier, more anxious, and less satisfied. According to a 2023 global study, rates of depression among heavy social media users have risen by over 60% in the past decade—especially among young adults.

Hosted by Omar, the Popcorn Club’s tech expert, this conversation will go beyond blaming algorithms or influencers. We’ll look at how design, psychology, and personal choice intersect—and how to take back control. Together, we’ll explore smarter, more mindful ways to use social media as a tool for learning, creativity, and genuine human connection rather than as a source of constant comparison.

为什么我们总是不停地滚动浏览那些奢华、美丽和成功的帖子，却反而对自己的生活感到更糟？为什么假象的暴富和过滤后的完美主导了我们的动态，而真正的连接却似乎消失了？在这场讨论中，我们将探索社交媒体背后的隐藏机制，为什么尽管我们比以往任何时候都更“连接”，许多人却感到更加孤独、更焦虑，也更不满意。根据2023年的一项全球研究，社交媒体重度用户的抑郁率在过去十年中增加了超过60%，尤其是在年轻人中。

由Popcorn Club的科技专家Omar主持，这场讨论将不仅仅归咎于算法或网红。我们将从设计、心理学和个人选择的交汇点出发，探讨如何重新掌控自己在社交媒体上的体验。我们将一起探索更智能、更有意识的社交媒体使用方式，将其作为学习、创意和真正的人际连接的工具，而不是不断比较的来源。