The Eradication of Humanity by Social Media
Non-Fiction
by Lena Ma
Everyone wants to be Internet famous, an influencer, a celebrity. But the means by which most people seek it these days are toxic.
The Internet has afforded society many, many perks. The ability to reach out to someone across the globe in an instant is miraculous in some regards. Having access to a wealth of information, entertainment, sporting events, and the news is a way of life for millions of people. But there is a down side: social media.
Social media sites and apps like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch provide entertainment. That’s how they’re touted. But behind the scenes, when you take a deep dive into how and why they’re utilized, you’ll find the dumbing down of generations of people who crave the perceived fame and fortune without realizing what it is they’re inviting into their lives.
The Eradication of Humanity by Social Media examines the toxic culture of social media. It exposes the harsh realities of life for those who portray themselves as something they’re not for likes, reposts, comments, brand partnerships, and the hard-earned money of those who can’t stop scrolling and hope to, one day, be like them.
Discover the hidden side of social media. See how it can destroy lives, invite problems, change the way we feel about ourselves, our lives, those around us, and so much more.
If you’ve ever wondered if social media was dangerous or fake, this book provides those answers with detailed facts, examples, stories, and shows you how they link to many of the problems we see in the world today.
REVIEW
4 out of 5
This was certainly an interesting read. It was well written, and thought out, but the title and blurb are a bit misleading. The book focuses on TikTok, with other social media platforms getting only a token mention. Although I learned a lot about the app, and some good and bad that has come out of it, I was hoping for a more in-depth look at how social media in general has changed the world and how people interact with it. That said, it was very well-written, and I found myself deep into the book fairly quickly.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The world is a dark and destructive place, and the mind is constantly flawed. Through personal traumatic and emotional experiences, such as domestic abuse, infidelity, and hospital-ridden adventures,
Lena Ma brings her stories to life by exhibiting raw emotions that plague, not just her, but many others living in this world. “Broken & Abused: The Imprisoned Mind” brings out the painful experiences she encountered while living with a man with Asperger’s, a love that was never meant to flourish. “Shamefully Vanished: A Memoir of a Girl Out of Control” documents her years under the grasps of a debilitating eating disorder that robbed her from nearly six years of her life.
In one of her most recent stories, “#obsessed: Instagram Destroys Humanity”, she explores deep into the dark sides of social media, influencers, and how the Internet is far from what it seems. As an aspiring author, Lena hopes to make a difference in the lives of others by exposing the truths of psychological warfare and the manipulation of the modern world.
