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Online Harm and Social Media Accountability
17:42 - 25:02 (07:19)
A new bill in the UK will hold social media companies accountable for online harm, including the psychological impact on children. Interestingly, studies have shown that becoming more religious can reduce internet addiction and increase in-person interactions with others.
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A discussion about the effects of social media on society, including research from Stanford University and the Center for Humane Technology, reveals that social media can lead to decreased time spent on the internet overall and an increase in face-to-face interactions with friends and family.
17:42 - 20:07 (02:24)
Summary
A discussion about the effects of social media on society, including research from Stanford University and the Center for Humane Technology, reveals that social media can lead to decreased time spent on the internet overall and an increase in face-to-face interactions with friends and family.
ChapterOnline Harm and Social Media Accountability
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The UK Parliament passed a bill that will make social media companies accountable for online harm, including children negatively affected psychologically, but it will be a challenge to restrict the bad that is ubiquitously widespread on social media and have a more nuanced discussion on what should or should not be permitted.
20:07 - 23:02 (02:54)
Summary
The UK Parliament passed a bill that will make social media companies accountable for online harm, including children negatively affected psychologically, but it will be a challenge to restrict the bad that is ubiquitously widespread on social media and have a more nuanced discussion on what should or should not be permitted. The speaker compares social media companies to the tobacco companies of the 21st century.
ChapterOnline Harm and Social Media Accountability
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Despite people feeling lonely throughout history, individuals who live alone are more likely to feel lonely more often.
23:02 - 25:02 (02:00)
Summary
Despite people feeling lonely throughout history, individuals who live alone are more likely to feel lonely more often. Factors like religious beliefs and economic status could contribute to people not expressing feelings of loneliness in the past.