Bro you're not lying. One thing I've learned just talking to people from all different walks of life is that alot of people are just lost and unhappy. I've seen 20 yr olds depressed because they feel they've failed at life already because they're not living the IG life they think they are. I've seen doctors in their residency unhappy and thinking about a career change because it's not truly what they wanted to do. But both give off the impression that everything is fine on the surface. Just watch people and your loved ones around you. Someone that seems that they have it all can be drowning on the inside. Not saying it's your job to fix them. But you could potentially steer them back ashore if you reach out.
One thing I think social media has done is remove accountability.
For example, in the 90s and 00s, eating disorder were a problem. Models and their agencies came under a lot of scrutiny for promoting an image that was not attainable. People were dissuaded from getting cosmetic surgery in pursuit of the perfect image.
I feel that the internet/social media has allowed the producer to cut out the middleman, or rather set up middlemen who are not under much scrutiny.
You can point towards BBLs being an issue, but it is hard to put a face to the message.
I think a serious discussion on the financial transparency of certain platforms and what they're allowed to circulate is long overdue.
On Facebook, they can easily censor covid related posts. I don't see why products promoting an unhealthy lifestyle should be any different.
