A bold call to reclaim authenticity in an age of filtered lives.Social media promised connection-but delivered comparison.In Online Validation: The Danger of Fake Joy on Social Media, Sérgio Júnior investigates how the endless pursuit of digital praise has eroded creativity, distorted self-image, and made emotional well-being hostage to an algorithm.With thought-provoking insights and real-world examples, the book reveals: How "likes" became the new currency of self-worthThe pressure to perform happiness at all costsThe invisible impact on mental health and identityHow to unplug from fake joy and rediscover genuine fulfillmentThis is not a book against technology-it's a manifesto for mindful digital living.