The Dual Nature of Social Media: Harmful Influences vs. Creative Opportunities

In this solocast, expect to learn about the recent Tik Tok ban, the social media driven mental health crisis, whether or not these apps are inherently harmful to kids, and the potential for social media to be used with intention for education and personal growth.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:33 - Why Was Tik Tok Temporarily Banned?

3:34 - What is Social Media Doing to Us?

4:14 - The Social Media Algorithm

8:00 - Social Media Driving the Mental Health Crisis

10:02 - The Benefits of Social Media for Young People

17:14 - Using Social Media as a Consumer

18:45 - Using Social Media as a Creator

21:34 - Using Social Media with Intention

24:19 - Should Kids Be Allowed on Social?

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt

Austin Scholar Substack

Don’t Tell Me I Can’t - Cole Summers

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