"The Social Disaster: Warning! Social Media May Be Hazardous To Your Life, Your Kids & Society" Awarded Number One New Book Release in Seven Categories By Amazon.com

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Apr 19, 2022, 06:20 ET

A new groundbreaking book book by Larry Pepe detailing the negative psychological and practical effects of social media usage and the impact of these massive platforms on society and culture has been selected as the top new book release in the Social Media category as well as six additional categories.

LAS VEGAS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new groundbreaking book detailing the negative psychological and practical effects of social media usage and the impact of these massive platforms on society and culture has been selected as the top new book release in the Social Media category as well as six additional categories.

According to Amazon.com, The Social Disaster: Warning! Social Media May Be Hazardous To Your Life, Your Kids & Society, written by Larry Pepe, an attorney with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, is the Top New Release in the following categories:

  • Social Media
  • Social Theory
  • Social Aspects of the Internet
  • Internet Culture
  • Sociology of Social Theory
  • Free Will & Determinism Philosophy
  • Online Internet Searching

"I'm both honored and pleased that the book has been so well received in this initial release phase," Pepe said. "Every day, hundreds of millions of people log on to social media, but the overwhelming majority of them are unaware that there is a vast, shocking body of evidence regarding the harmful effects that using these platforms can have on individuals of all ages as well as our society and culture. They have no idea that industry executives and insiders have admitted that these platforms are designed to psychologically manipulate them, get them hooked and monopolize their time. These platforms don't come with a warning label, but they should. The Social Disaster is meant to give people all that information and be that warning label so they can make informed decisions about their usage."

Acclaimed for its attention to detail and vast research, the book contains over 500 endnotes citing hundreds of studies, surveys, statistics and Congressional testimony that show the far-reaching effects of social media.

Possible Side Effects Associated With Social Media Usage May Include:

  • Social Media Addiction
  • Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Loneliness, Sleeplessness
  • Unhealthy Multitasking, Reduced Focus & Attention
  • Impaired Cognition, Memory, Communication Skills & Decision-Making
  • Negative Impact on Academic Performance & Career Success
  • Negative Impact on Personal, Professional & Intimate Relationships
  • Exposure to Criminal Behavior & Legal Liability
  • Exposure to Self-Harm & Suicide-Related Content
  • Exposure to Intense Societal Division
  • Exposure to Toxic Cancel Culture, Cyberbullying & Peer Pressure
  • Exposure to Misinformation, Fake News & Hundreds of Millions of Bots
  • Exposure to Unprecedented, Dangerous Censorship

According to Pepe, "These side effects aren't theoretical…they're backed by a massive body of evidence and common sense. Maybe that's why many social media insiders won't use the platforms themselves or let their children near them. I want readers to understand these risks and have the same opportunity to make an informed decision. Giving them access to that information is exactly what The Social Disaster is all about.

Larry Pepe is a former entertainment and litigation attorney, holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, hosted an award-winning podcast for over a decade and has authored three books. For more information about Larry and his latest book, The Social Disaster, visit TheSocialDisaster.com. Larry can be reached for interviews and speaking engagements at [email protected].

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