Carmen Vicente, a social media manager, outlines the transformation of social media influenced by TikTok's For You Page. Users are transitioning from mindless scrolling to recognizing the negative health effects, prompting calls for better regulation and personal limits. This growing awareness is paving the way for a new phase in social media that emphasizes community rather than algorithmic feeds. Vicente notes that features like Instagram's Close Friends reflect a nostalgic return to a more interpersonal and connected social media experience.
"People are becoming more aware of the negative side effects that accompany the endless scroll, and are demanding better guardrails, stronger legislation, and personal boundaries."
"Vicente called this a 'return to our roots,' when social media was more follower- and community-based, rather than discovery-based."
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