87 Unexpectedly Heartwarming Social Media Moments That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Ariel Sheen, a researcher of digital culture and online influence, says it’s all about the story behind it.

“This is why content marketing companies seek to produce and promote content that elicits in the reader high-arousal emotions such as joy, excitement, or anticipation. This, combined with surprise, acts as the primary engines for organic online engagement.”

“Foreign adversaries desire people to think and act in certain ways – and helping content aligned with their mission achieve virality is one of the ways they seek to achieve this,” he explained. 

“The most important habit we can do is reconsider an old truth most of us have heard our whole lives: time is money. When you find yourself mindlessly scrolling, pause for a moment and reflect: how could I better invest my time?”

“Before posting, ask yourself why you were interested in the post. The difference between participation and collection is just one delay. Once you witness your own response, there’s no longer a need to scroll in a senseless way.”