Too Long; Didn't Read
Digital escape is the idea of escaping the ‘real world’ through consumption of online content. Many social media platforms today have become spaces for digital escape. By building for user engagement and retention, platforms are incentivized to maximize the time users spend. Digital escape can lead us to numb ourselves from our emotions and sometimes causes us to lose track of time. But there’s a fine line between creating healthy spaces that cultivate positive interactions between users, build community and encourage moderated content consumption.