The Inevitability of Likes

By the Philososophical Subcommittee of the International Society of Social Media

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that in the course of human existence, a user's profile will accumulate an unending stream of likes.

It's not just an opinion. It's a fact. A fact as certain as the inevitability of death and taxes, and the inevitability of the algorithm's insatiable hunger for validation.

Causes of the Inevitability of Likes

The human need for social validation and acceptance.
The algorithm's need for data to optimize the user experience.
The infinite scroll of infinite scrolling.
The fear of missing out on FOMO.

Thus, we are led to the inescapable conclusion that the only way to truly be free from the Inevitability of Likes is to...not like.