I will extend your sentiment and suggest that the time-sucking nature of the internet can be weaponized by nefarious actors as part of a multi-pronged approach to neuter the capacity for growth of a nation.

I think about reddit. Questions get asked on askreddit that pander to the common denominator opinions.

If you can use up a fraction of idleness of a nation, you reduce productivity and the potential of individuals to actualize their lives.