People Are Sharing “Modern-Day Poisons” That Are Normalized Now But Will Probably Be Seen As Dangerous In The Future (30 Answers)

I think this is a big one.

Entirely depends who you are interacting with and how, there are some pockets of lovely communities which are kind and caring.

Social media can be both an amazing way to keep in touch with friends and family around the world, however, it can also be a toxic tool for comparison. There have been multiple psychological studies that speak about how social media can make people who suffer from ADHD, anxiety, and depression feel like they are in a constant state of comparison. It can be extremely addictive and only shows us a very curated version of someone’s life.

Yes, this. We aren't designed to have so much information accessible all the time or to have so many people linked to our lives. It's driving us insane.

Cutting my Facebook usage by more than 90% was the best thing I did in early 2022. Keeping it up :)

If you let social media algorithms dictate what content you see, sure. If you follow groups who like what you like, it's a great way to have a community when you're alone.

Social Media hypes itself to something it isn't. It fulfills no need and you can live fine without. I drastically reduced my use of social media and my life became much better. Just stop using it. Just a few days absence and you'll wonder how you ever thought you needed it!

anti-social media

Soooo true. Never used it, never want to use it. Telephone, texts and e-mail are more than enough.

I got off of social media when I was 25. Best thing I ever did. Highly recommend for everyone

Does that include Bored Panda? 🤣

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We don't have to wait for the future to know now this is an insidious poison.

It's seen as poisonous now but nothing is being done about ot

No s h i t Sherlock.

The addiction to it is for sure!!

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I keep hoping social media will die a death but I think I might be waiting a loooooong time.

Facebook is toxic.

So glad I grew up before social media. I can't imagine being humiliated world wide

BP is my only form of social media. Never wanted to engage in other platforms, didn't feel I was missing anything and in hindsight I'm so glad for that decision.

This was my first thought. There's obviously some wholesome stuff out there, but it's so easy for people to spread misinformation, hate, unobtainable standards, and unnecessary consumption that nothing has done more to divide us. It's given the worst people a world wide soapbox to spread their bile. I hate what it's done to us.

Me 📜 bored Panda seeing this

I have nothing, only BP

I'm so glad I never saw the value in it.

Some of the time, yes.

Bye bye TikTok

Church separate from state is only a suggestion apparently

That's not only a modern day problem.

Misinformation has always been so rife that probably about 90% of what you think you know about the middle ages is entirely backwards, for instance. (People lived way longer in 1300 than in 1920, for instance; and women ruled empires under their own authority.)

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That’s why I’m glad it’s banned in my country

I don’t think people are « willingly ingesting » those, they’re just hard to avoid nowadays

Beyond the health and environmental concerns, it just tastes bad. Really. Where I live it is not commonly used, and today I threw out 2/3 of a drink that contained HFCS because it was undrinkably sweet (it was an import I didn't realise contained it until I tasted). You don't realise how bad it is until you have a chance to taste how good sweet things are without it.

and you aren't even a hamster

The picture is of Jocelyn Wildenstein and cosmetic surgery and denial caused her problems not Botox, although I agree Botox is extremely poisonous.

many work 6-7 days a week and have no home. our system as it currently operates is simply not sustainable.

People who film concerts and don't just watch it are the same people who compere their lives to others

I work in a high school...this is a HUGE problem for our youth.

I have heard of athletes who fill the bottles with water to keep the sponsors happy... Tells you everything you need to know about drinking them for sports.

THIS! I HATE OUTRAGE! /s

Don’t forget the (proven) cancer causing nitrates in so many processed meats. Bacon, ham, hot dogs, etc.

This is literally my problem

Not sure why people commenting CNN, MSNBC, ect are getting down voted. ALL mainstream news media are paid off by corporations to help or hide different stories, all push an agenda based on their political leanings, and care more about money than news. At this point it isn't conspiracy because it's completely out in the open. Down vote me too if you want, but I think it's worth examining all news outlets to better understand the ways they work to control and manipulate us.

Some are true. Epstein didn’t kill himself, there’s no way Lee Harvey Oswald worked alone, etc

Yes, I have given up cigarettes but I now have COPD, which is my fault.

Can anyone give any advice on curbing/beating sugar addiction? I don’t drink sweet drinks but I’m seriously addicted to sweets and chocolate. TIA

That one is true. The combination of liquid sugar (often high fructose), caffeine and phosphorus acid is detrimental to your health. Empty calories that cause blood sugar spikes, insulin desensitization, fatty liver, obesity, tooth decay, attention deficits and a host of other problems. Source: I'm an actual MD

I'm what most people would describe as an optimist and the constant negativity of others is killing me. I Dont want to spend ym life thinking about how s**t everything is, I want to talk about that time I saw a woodpecker in the woods, or how cute my friend's cat is.

I recently introduced my daughter(5) to “YouTube Kids”. There are some really good aspects to this, she has learned so much already. BUT I have noticed a real decrease in her attention span when watching any other format. The ability to just skip/scan for other content the moment there is a lull in a video is a small but significant side effect. Films have become really difficult to watch all of a sudden… I can’t imagine what short format would do to her! 😬 (I am aware I sound like an old bastard saying “back in my day!” But honestly it’s a real problem)

It's banned in the UK, as one of the Southampton six. Xenon is right, but we are also seeing lots of natural alternatives now.

If you watched it 24 hours straight, that would be toxic. However, not all of us have 9-to-5 jobs, so having the opportunity to watch when convenient for you is not toxic. Also, fake news is toxic regardless of the time of day.

please be easier on yourselves & others. we are all being manipulated beyond belief to think the faults lie within ourselves. you are perfect as you are!

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO ME AND VALIDATE ME! *jumps up and down waving both arms*

Yeah, better to lay down in bed 😉

Nah, they're useful. The problems with them relate to the social media apps on them, which others on this channel have commented on. I suggest you just uninstall the social media apps. The smartphone itself is useful. For example, I really appreciate the GPS apps because I can avoid traffic and reduce my carbon footprint by not unnecessarily sitting in stationary traffic.