Real Life, Fake Likes: How Social Media Hijacks Our Minds, Rewires Connection, And Fuels A New Kind Of...

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M Kay

Real Life, Fake Likes

How Social Media Hijacks Our Minds, Rewires Connection, And Fuels A New Kind Of Loneliness

M Kay

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English

M. Kay
02 June 2025

Ethical & social aspects of computing; Coping with stress; Self-help & personal development; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

Real Life, Fake Likes

The Truth About Social Media (""How Social Media Hijacks Our Minds, Rewires Connection, and Fuels a New Kind of Loneliness"")

By M. Kay

You're scrolling again. You told yourself just five minutes-but here you are, lost in the feed. You feel more connected than ever, and yet strangely... alone.

Real Life, Fake Likes is a candid, witty, and eye-opening look at the messy reality of life online. From the dopamine rush of likes to the curated illusion of filtered perfection, this book explores how social media has rewired our sense of identity, connection, and self-worth and what we can do about it.

Written by someone who's still in the scroll just like you, this isn't a preachy digital detox. It's a relatable, research-backed guide to navigating the algorithmic maze with more awareness, compassion, and authenticity.

�� Why ""likes"" feel addictive

�� How we perform ourselves online without realizing it

�� What's happening to our attention, emotions, and relationships

�� How to reconnect-with others and with yourself-beyond the screen

This book addresses topics like:

�� How social media affects self-worth

�� Surviving social media anxiety

�� Escaping the scroll trap

�� Finding authenticity in the digital age

�� Real stories behind filtered lives ... and much more...

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If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your digital life but unsure what to do about it, Real Life, Fake Likes will help you pause, reflect, and scroll a little smarter.

Because your Real Life deserves more attention than Fake Likes.

By: M Kay
Imprint: M. Kay
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9798998874703
Pages: 110
Publication Date: 02 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Real Life, Fake Likes: How Social Media Hijacks Our Minds, Rewires Connection, And Fuels A New Kind Of Loneliness

""A raw, timely reflection on living authentically in a world that values the illusion of perfection."" - Early Reader Feedback""In a culture obsessed with likes, this book reminds us what really matters."" - Early Reader Feedback""A moving wake-up call for anyone lost in the scroll - Real Life, Fake Likes speaks to the soul."" - Reader Reflection""Fake likes don't build real lives - this book shows us why."" - Author's Note