> ... all social media does is allow us to overcome Dunbar’s number, which dismantled a barrier erected at the beginning of civilization.<p>What a great line.<p>Imho, social media's contribution to society is making it possible for anyone to extend the number of people they reach. Like it or not, this is/was the promise of the internet - make it easier to connect with people across the world. All social media companies (Twitter, FB, IG, TikTok) simply build a common platform and define the parameters of the media. The usage of it is manifestation of who we are as a species.