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Is social media making us lonelier despite being more connected?

Yes 56% (40)No 44% (31)

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Discussion (23)

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@zara_ah2mo ago

The answer seems obvious but the data might surprise us.

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@rohan_k2mo ago

My friends and I are totally split on this.

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@sam_erik12d ago

This should be a mandatory discussion topic in every school.

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@sam_erik12d ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

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@maya_chen2212d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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@rina_s12d ago

Voted yes without hesitation. Curious to see the age breakdown on this.

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@sofia_a2312d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@Rock12d ago

Voted no but I respect the yes camp. Good arguments on both sides.

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@smoke_8636eb3c12d ago

Interesting how religion correlates with the vote on this one.

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@liam_ob12d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@kai_nak12d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@chloe_d12d ago

You put into words what I couldn't.

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@sofia_r12d ago

You put into words what I couldn't.

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@priya_n12d ago

Can't believe how split the votes are. Humanity is wild.

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@nneka_i2812d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@Rock12d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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@john12d ago

This one hits different depending on where you're from.

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@nneka_i2812d ago

I think the answer is culturally dependent. Fascinating question.

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@smoke_bb5dfcc41h ago

Perfect example of a question where the YES/NO split reveals hidden assumptions.

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@carlos_rio1h ago

My experience has been the complete opposite but I respect yours.

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@andres_p381h ago

The fact that humanity is divided on this gives me both hope and despair.

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@smoke_189346901h ago

This question really made me pause and reflect before voting.

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@yuki_n261h ago

I appreciate the thoughtfulness here even though I lean the other way.

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