Social Media Friends vs Real-Life Friends: Is There a Difference?

Technology has allowed us to form and maintain friendships with people from around the world on social media. But does this mean that we are able to have more friends than what Dunbar’s number suggests? Dunbar's number is a cognitive limit to the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships. While it is true that technology allows us to have more connections, the true extent of our friendship depends on how much effort we put into maintaining those relationships. So, let's take a look at how technology impacts our ability to make meaningful friendships in the age of social media.