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#993 Peter Etchells - Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time (and how to spend it better)

The Dissenter

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Navigating Screen Time and Mental Health

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between screen time, social media use, and mental health, highlighting the complexity and variability of existing research findings. It calls for a more nuanced understanding of how individual experiences with technology can vary widely, suggesting that both positive and negative effects must be acknowledged. The speakers advocate for improved product designs by tech companies and emphasize the importance of a well-defined framework for future studies to better assess these impacts.

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