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Instagram Reels and the New Era of Desocialized Media

Platforms built to connect people, for better or for worse, are now for doing the opposite, writes technology columnist John Herrman.

In the mundane course of modern life, you might occasionally find yourself glimpsing the dark abyss — that is, catching a few seconds of a stranger’s phone screen. A peek over a shoulder, through a car window at a dash-mounted phone, or perhaps, poin… [5397 chars]

Source: New York Magazine | Published: 2026-01-26T11:00:50Z

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