The Dark Side of Social Media: How Platforms Are Reshaping Minds, Culture and Power (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798287440350)

What happens when a tool meant to connect us begins to control us?

In The Dark Side of Social Media, Maria John peels back the glossy filters of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter to reveal the hidden costs of our digital lives. From the rise of online addiction and cyberbullying to the mental health crisis, misinformation epidemics, and exploitative algorithms, this powerful exposé explores how social media shapes, and sometimes shatters, our reality.

Whether you're a parent, educator, student, influencer, or concerned citizen, this timely book dives deep into:

• The psychology behind social media addiction

• The emotional toll on teens and young adults

• The rise of fake news, digital manipulation, and online radicalization

• Economic inequality in the creator economy

• Human trafficking and criminal networks thrive in dark online corners

• Solutions: digital wellness, AI regulation, ethical tech, and mental health strategies

Blending investigative journalism, expert analysis, and real-world case studies, Ishaya brings clarity and urgency to one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

If you've ever asked yourself, "Is social media helping or harming us?" this book is your answer.