people who are stuck spending a lot of time inside apartments doom scrolling are definitely going to become detached from reality, but anyone who is engaging in social and outdoor, and physical activities is going to have perspective, even having a cat or a dog around is going to provide a significant counter to any of the wackological naritives populating the slop-a-verse
I don't think the victims here are simply people inside appartments doom-scrolling. Also, having real experiences, going outdoors, talking to people doesn't necessarily make someone immune from being shaped or influenced unconciously. It's even tough if the influence happens irl cause you don't necessarily recognise it as influence since it comes from the close people you trust. But I don't know maybe I can sort of agree it gives you a healthier mix of both.