Social Media Is Dead – Here’s What Comes Next - Here is why social media is dying and what’s replacing it
Social Media Is Dead – Here’s What Comes Next For over a decade, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter (now X), and Instagram dominated how billions of people communicated, consumed news, and constructed identities. But in 2025, it's becoming clear: social media — as we once knew it — is dead. Not dead in the literal sense. People are still scrolling, posting, and liking. But the cultural power, trust, and innovation that once defined social media have withered. Users are leaving in droves, platforms are fragmenting, and governments are circling with regulation. What comes next is not a continuation, but a transformation — a post-social era built on intimacy, utility, and decentralization. Here’s why social media is dying — and what’s replacing it. The Fall of the Feed The traditional "feed" — a never-ending stream of algorithmically-selected content — has become exhausting, divisive, and meaningless for many. Platforms originally designed for connection n...