Why do people believe the ‘social media is mind control’ myth?

We need to rewrite the narrative. The evidence is clear, too much social media can be harmful. However, hope is not lost. We have the power to resist our technology and hack back at distractions. In this instalment of Nir and Far, Nir Eyal explains the simple steps we can take to change our behaviour and regain control, instead of allowing our social media to control us.