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#934 Gordon Ingram: Adolescent Use of New Media and Internet Technologies

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The Generational Fear: Moral Panics and New Technologies

The chapter explores the phenomenon of moral panics regarding young people and new technologies, focusing on the generational shift and fear of obsolescence in a rapidly changing digital world. It discusses the psychological impact of cultural change, highlighting concerns about losing cultural identity and control in online spaces. The conversation delves into historical perspectives on responses to new technologies, emphasizing the legitimacy of concerns that have been present across centuries.

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