Internet Daily Life Sharing and the Illusion of Happiness
Internet Daily Life Sharing and the Illusion of Happiness
The societal trend of constantly sharing daily life moments, vacations, and similar content is, in many cases, a self-created illusion—an attempt by individuals to convince themselves that they are happy with their lives, and that today’s societal structure is meaningful and fulfilling, even when it may not be. It acts as a form of self-reinforcement, using public display as a way to validate the illusion of personal well-being.