The use of digital media, particularly social media, has led to an accelerated trend in human consumption behavior. With younger audiences being particularly susceptible to being fed content that they like, the conversation around regulating social media usage for those under 13 is becoming increasingly important.
Digital media has accelerated the natural trend of humans to consume content related to their preferences, especially in social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The algorithms keep feeding people more of what they're already engaging with, catering to their interests and demand.
The discussion revolves around the impact of social media on youth, in particular, ages 13 to 16. The use of social media by companies like Juul to target young teens who are not capable of making decisions has raised concerns among the adult population.
Comparing it to soda companies with dangerous levels of sugar, the host questions why we care about Juul and not soda companies. The guest argues that there is a vast difference between sneaking cigarettes behind a school and vaping pens passed out in public that are berry flavored and enticing to underage people.