
What is Social Media Doing to Kids?
The Hannah Frankman Podcast
The Distortive Power of Social Media Algorithms
This chapter explores how social media algorithms favor sensational content, leading to a distorted view of reality and heightened polarization in political discourse. It also addresses the negative effects on young women's mental health, as these algorithms perpetuate unrealistic beauty standards that contribute to depression and low self-esteem.
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