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Jonathan Haidt: PornHub and Instagram are killing childhood
Apr 19, 2024
Jonathan Haidt discusses the impact of smartphones and social media on youth mental health, highlighting increased depression rates. He also explores the effects of easily accessible pornography on adolescent sexual development and the negative impact of social media addiction on children's mental health and social skills.
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- Smartphones introduced around 2012 have negatively impacted youth mental health globally, correlating with increased rates of depression and anxiety.
- Social media platforms have reshaped teenagers' attention spans and social interactions, leading to decreased face-to-face communication and real-world skills.
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Youth Mental Health Crisis and Smartphone Use
Young people are facing record rates of depression, especially in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, correlating with the introduction of smartphones around 2012. Studies suggest a direct link between social media use and mental health issues among teenagers, with platforms like Instagram being implicated for causing anxiety.
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