Yes I think it could be detrimental , creating a fixation which is less than healthy for susceptible people . I'm fortunate in a way growing up in a pre internet world , so I have something to gauge it against . Life did exist before the information overload of the internet . I'm sure you could say the same for the radio in the 1930's and TV in the 60's , but the internet and social media are a much more powerful force . I'm on a mission of self improvement and the internet is on that list eventually . I gave up social media a few years back and feel better for it . Eventually it will be cut back to a non portable computer which if I need to use it will be switched on , used and then switched off . Each to their own , but that's my plan .