Peak Social Media: When the Craze Becomes a Chore

Is the social media era finally losing its grip on us?
In this episode, Alex reads his essay “Peak Social Media: When the Craze Becomes a Chore,” examining platform fatigue, expert perspectives on digital burnout, and the quiet rise of slower, more intentional spaces like Reddit and Substack.

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