The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge A Wednesday End Bits Special
Dec 17, 2025
In a special segment filled with intriguing leftovers, the stark realities of global wealth inequality are uncovered. Australia’s bold move to protect children from social media raises significant questions. Research links social media use to rising ADHD symptoms in kids. The role of AI in creating fake citations highlights the need for caution in research. A fascinating look at the average obituary reveals themes of faith and legacy. Finally, a surprising tale of the Philippines curling team’s success at the Asian Winter Games wraps up the discussion.
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Wealth Concentration Has Reached Extremes
- Global wealth is extremely concentrated, with the top 10% owning far more than the bottom 90%.
- The World Inequality Report shows political will, not lack of tools, is the main barrier to reducing inequality.
Use Public Investment And Taxation To Narrow Gaps
- The report recommends public investment in education and health plus effective taxation to reduce inequality.
- Implementing redistribution policies requires political courage because the ultra-rich often evade taxes.
Social Media Linked To Attention Problems
- New research links social media use to reduced attention and higher ADHD diagnoses in children.
- The study found TV and video games did not show the same association, implicating social platforms specifically.