"You Don't realize it but you are being programed." - FMR Facebook Exec.

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Former Facebook executive warns of social media dangers

Chamath Palihapitiya, a former Facebook executive once in charge of user growth, says he has “tremendous guilt” about the social network he helped build. He's not the only social media executive blowing the whistle. Carter Evans reports.

It is time to start doing a routine social media detox. A social media detox gives you a chance to clear your mind. We’re sucked into this online world of pretty filters on models and influencers, a friend’s curated version of their life in photos and captions, and news headlines

designed to spark an emotional reaction.

This is all a recipe for a disaster when it comes to our mental health. It’s unnecessary clutter, it’s informational junk food, and ultimately most of it is useless to you besides disturbing your tranquility.

Imagine how much better use of your time and mental energy could go into the things you actually care about, or changes you can actually affect on the world. Taking a break from social media gives you a chance to take a step back and really evaluate what’s most important in your life and what is a much better use of your time and mental space.