I would never have been able to write in Morgenbladet without Facebook. But it's no longer worth it

Three months ago, I deleted all my social media accounts. Twitter (X), Facebook and Instagram, the “three-headed time thief” of my everyday life, were removed as apps and accounts on both my phone and laptop. I did this not because I am addicted to screens, but because after 18 years in social media, I have realized that they have given me little in return. I am not writing this to get applause or to encourage you, dear reader, to delete your ac…