The thread discusses a claim from a recent article that Pew Research finds increased time spent on the internet and social networks is associated with greater trust more broadly, not just online. The post raises the key question of whether using Facebook (and time online in general) actually increases or decreases a person’s risk/trust outside social sites, referencing an external analysis article. Overall sentiment is exploratory and skeptical, prompting readers to evaluate whether the findings support the implied “risk” narrative.