To mind being disliked by a woman you don’t desire and are not married to is yet another serious failure of common sense.
Wendell BerryRead
Most teens aren’t addicted to social media; if anything, they’re addicted to each other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Teens prioritize social connections over the platforms themselves, showing that their engagement is more about relationships.
This quote highlights the idea that teenagers' use of social media is often driven by their desire for social interaction and connection with peers rather than a mere obsession with the platforms themselves. It suggests that the real addiction lies in interpersonal relationships and the need for belonging, which social media facilitates, rather than the technological aspect of social media.
Themes
TeensSocial MediaRelationshipsConnectionAddiction
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on the impact of social media on youth, this quote can emphasize the importance of human connections.
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