(WHDH) — Facebook is pushing back on comments made by one of its former executives that the social network is hurting society.

The former executive worked as the vice president for user growth from 2007 to 2011.

He said the instant gratification Facebook gives people has negative consequences.

Facebook said the company is very different now.

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