How Social Media Influencers Indoctrinate Their Followers

A cautionary tale when following these manipulative social media accounts.

Thom Gallet
Nov 1 · 5 min read
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Vapid, shallow, and without expertise, social media influencers are an unstable pillar of our online society. And unfortunately, these influencers continue to impact our mental health in staggering ways.

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