Wow @maverickinvictus what a nice and complex question! :-)
It’s a good topic for more than a long format article.
We could talk about the lie behind the social networks, but not only, as these platforms are just the tools by which we express our feelings and our struggles, though each platform affects our mood and behaviour because of its specific UX and UI design.
I take note of your question: it will take some time to reply appropriately, and I’ll get you notified.