The use of social media has been the subject of increasing debate and controversy, particularly with regard to its alleged negative impact on individuals' attention spans. While some argue that social media is to blame for this phenomenon, I strongly disagree with this belief, for two main reasons. Firstly, the side effects of technology use, rather than social media itself, could be responsible for attention issues. Secondly, the primary factor contributing to shorter attention spans is related to a sedentary lifestyle.