09/24/2026
I found this so interesting. Our online activity says a lot about us, but it also highlights something I have long believed, and that is reinforced by behavioral economics: we don't always tell the truth; we say what we think the other person wants to hear. (We're trying to preserve our self-image).
"No one is on Facebook anymore," and "I'll never use AI" feels more aligned with what we want people to believe about us: we're current, responsible, and careful. We're not 'wasting' time on social media, and yes, of course we wrote that post.
I posted about how frequently I am being asked to remake logos that 'Chat' made, or to fix something they got from AI. I don't mind; it provides more insight and highlights the need for education.
If you want to find out what people really think, ask them what they think their neighbors or friends would say; we'll often reflect our own beliefs under the guise of someone else.
Of note: In Canada, Reddit and Amazon rank 4th and 5th.
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