It was inevitable, although difficult for us to admit from a civilizational standpoint, that countries and statesmen would end up arguing on social media, not only during diplomatic dialogues or political sparring, but also during actual armed conflicts while real people are suffering and dying.

State propaganda is a tool that existed long before Ancient Greece, and its manifestations have always followed contemporary trends. The same happened with social media, through accounts that openly advocate for one side or another.

Unfortunately, wars have become increasingly frequent in recent years, but the example of Israel and Iran showed us that official propaganda accounts, and even state-run accounts “poke” at one another and trade jabs as if they were commenting on a football match, or in the style of Ryanair when it “argues” with its users online.

Announcements are made about where a missile will strike, whether a city has been destroyed, or whether a country is about to disappear, and all of it is communicated in a remarkably casual tone, often accompanied by overwhelmingly positive and humorous reactions from those watching.

Whether we have simply become accustomed to it, or whether people view it as a defense mechanism against the inevitability of war in human civilization, is a question for all of us. Or perhaps social media is gradually draining away a part of our humanity.