The Anxiety of Escaping Instagram: Privacy in the Age of Social Media

The author, blissfully free of an Instagram account, discovers the unsettling reality of his life being documented by others' posts. This leads to a reflection on the conflict between the ease of information sharing on social media and the preservation of personal privacy. The author argues that social media's public nature complicates delicate social dynamics, making it difficult to control the reach and impact of shared information. The piece concludes by pondering the need for social media etiquette and better privacy protection.