How We Live in the AI-Powered Social Media Era: How Algorithms Shape Our Minds, Emotions, and Society

How We Live in the AI-Powered Social Media Era
How Algorithms Shape Our Minds, Emotions, and Society
By Michael J. Rahardjo

In a world where attention is currency and algorithms know us better than we know ourselves, this book is your wake-up call.

"How We Live in the AI-Powered Social Media Era" uncovers the hidden mechanisms behind your daily scrolls, taps, likes, and shares. With deep insights from neuroscience, psychology, and technology, Michael J. Rahardjo takes readers on a journey into the unseen influence of artificial intelligence embedded in our favorite platforms.

This isn't just about screen time. It's about how the algorithms:

• Hijack your brain's reward system with dopamine
• Distort your perception of reality
• Fuel polarization and emotional manipulation
• Shape your beliefs, identity, and even your self-worth
• Influence democracy, public health, and the future of education

Rahardjo doesn't stop at the problems-he offers a clear, research-based path to awareness, resilience, and recovery. You'll learn:

• How your brain reacts to digital feedback loops
• How social media impacts children's brain development
• Why echo chambers and misinformation thrive
• How to reclaim your focus, well-being, and autonomy

Written by Indonesia's most prolific neuroscience-based mental health writer, this book speaks to readers in every generation: from worried parents and educators to students, professionals, and digital natives.

If you've ever felt anxious, addicted, or distracted online... this book explains why-and what you can do about it.