This chapter discusses the regulation of social media platforms and the need to protect children online. It explores the impact of COPPA, the importance of age gating, and the different paths for internet access for young individuals. The chapter also examines the challenges posed by First Amendment principles and the concept of 'concept creep' in relation to restricting content while protecting rights.
No technology in the last two generations has more affected ordinary life and ordinary politics more profoundly than social media. In this episode, we talk to NYU Stern School of Business Professor Jonathan Haidt about how social media has changed us, and especially our kids, and what we might do to respond.