Under the Influence with Jo Piazza

Restoring Sanity in a Digital World

Nov 21, 2024

Mark Weinstein, a long-time tech executive and author of "Restoring Our Sanity Online," explores the perils of AI-driven social media addiction. He stresses the urgent need for parents to model healthy screen habits for their children to combat rising online dangers. Weinstein discusses the manipulative tactics of social media companies and calls for stronger legislative measures to protect young users. He also advocates for open discussions about technology's impact on mental health and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in navigating the digital landscape.

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Mark Weinstein

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Quick takeaways

Parents must actively model healthy screen habits to combat the increasing social media addiction fueled by AI technology.

Legislative measures are essential to enhance online safety and protect users, especially children, from the detrimental effects of surveillance capitalism.

Deep dives

Understanding Kids' Sports Engagement

The conversation emphasizes the importance of helping young children engage with sports in an accessible and enjoyable manner. A unique approach is highlighted where complex sports concepts, such as downs in football, are simplified through playful activities like beanbag toss games. This method aims to create a positive association with sports, making it easier for kids to grasp the rules while fostering a sense of fun. As children engage with sports at an early age, they are encouraged to develop a lasting passion, supported by products designed to facilitate this understanding.

Intro

2min

Navigating Outrage: The Viral Effect of Social Media Commentary

3min

The Dark Side of Social Media

7min

Modeling Responsible Technology Use for Children

4min

Navigating Children's Screen Time

13min

Skepticism Towards Social Media Companies' Child Safety Efforts

3min

Navigating the Ethical Challenges of Surveillance Capitalism

3min

Navigating Teen Social Media Use: A Guide for Parents

6min

AI technology is significantly increasing social media addiction every single day by predicting user behavior. It’s now more imperative than ever that parents model healthy screen habits to influence their children's behavior before it’s too late.

In this episode, long-time tech exec Mark Weinstein, author of Restoring Our Sanity Online, discusses the evolution of social media, the rise of surveillance capitalism, and the increasing addiction to social media driven by AI. He emphasizes the need for parents to model healthy behaviors and protect their children from online dangers. Weinstein also highlights the importance of legislative measures to ensure online safety and shares insights from his experiences speaking with social media executives.

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