Mirage

How Social Media Impacts the Way We Think, Feel, and Behave

De: Tyler Hendon

Narrado por: Tyler Hendon

Have you ever found yourself mindlessly scrolling your timeline? Have you ever wondered why we spend so much time glued to our phones and the many social media apps that take up our time? Have you ever wondered about the dangers of social media and the importance of understanding what’s coming across our screens?

In this timely book, Tyler Hendon brings clarity to these topics and many more.

Mirage focuses on positively impacting your mental health, while analyzing the culture of social media, the daily experiences we have on social media, and breaking down how those experiences impact the way we think, feel, and behave.

Mirage touches on everything from the social media algorithms that keep us hooked to the slippery slope that is cancel culture. Hendon’s goal is for his listeners to gain a greater understanding of the world we live in and how our real life connects with our online life.

©2021 Tyler Hendon (P)2021 Tyler Hendon

Well researched & presented info on how social media affects us personally, professionally, and as a society

This audiobook is narrated by the author, which I always appreciate. The short book covers many aspects of how social media affects our lives. It is mostly focused on the hidden negative affects, but also mentions the positive side.

The author takes anecdotal experiences from his own life, and how social media posts have ruined job opportunities for his friends. He tells us stories that hit the national news of how people lost scholarships to their dream schools due to silly posts made when they were underage. He also cites research and mentions statistics to back up his claims.

He mentions many of the social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and even dating apps. He stays mostly neutral and presents a well rounded view on some delicate topics. When he mentioned his background is in journalism, it made a lot of sense because it shows in the way he presents information.

The only criticism I have is that he says that social media platforms give warnings that information may not be legitimate, but doesn’t present the other side of the story. Sometimes this is true, but very often it is also because the post doesn’t agree with the narrative the news outlets want us to know. It is also a way that social media is starting to take away our freedom of speech. By labeling certain things as “fake news,” just because they mention certain hot topics.

Overall, this book was well researched and presented. I’d recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more about how social media affects us personally, and as a society. It would be especially helpful for young adults to clean up their pages before job interviews, or who compare themselves to “friends” they see on social media, or who need a social media detox.