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138. The Anxious Generation: How Silicon Valley Has Rewired Our Brains (Jonathan Haidt)

The Rest Is Politics: Leading

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Digital Dilemmas: Adolescents and Social Media

This chapter explores the complex effects of social media and smartphone use on adolescent mental health, emphasizing how technology contributes to rising mental health issues since 2012. The discussion includes insights on algorithm design, societal shifts in parenting, and practical guidelines for healthier technology use among children. It also addresses the broader implications of digital technologies on democracy and societal dynamics, warning against the potential for authoritarianism in contemporary political landscapes.

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