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When It Comes To Our Lives On Social Media, 'There's Always Another Story'

Many studies have shown that people who use social media may be unhappier than those who don't. This week on Hidden Brain, we explore the psychological effect social media has on us.
Source: Dan Sipple

Have you ever looked at a friend's posts on Facebook or Instagram and wondered what's going on in that person's life? Is it really all delicious meals and adorable kids and fabulous trips overseas, or

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