Oct 10, 2023

Why you want to quit social media — but can’t

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Be honest: How much value do you get out of being on social media? Today, we hear the role that FOMO plays in keeping us online.

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New research quantifies why you want to quit social media but can't

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

Oct 10, 2023

All that's keeping some of us on social media is basically the fear of missing out. That raises larger questions about its value.

Do people get a lot out of being on social media, or do we stay on these platforms simply because everyone else does and we don't want to miss out?

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

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