Blocked and Reported Premium: Taylor Lorenz And The Perils Of Journafluencing (Part 2)
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Sep 9, 2025 The discussion dives into Taylor Lorenz's advocacy for responsible technology use among kids, weighing varying perspectives on education and device access. COVID's impact on tech inequality is highlighted, particularly regarding low-income schools. The influence of cell phones on child development leads to a call for bans in classrooms. A probe into dark money funding political influencers raises pressing questions about journalism's integrity. Lastly, the complexities of political funding and influencer ethics unfold, showcasing the challenges of transparency in modern discourse.
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Lorenz's Bark Promotion Controversy
- Taylor Lorenz promoted Bark's kid phone and defended it despite backlash over it being effectively an ad.
- Hosts recount her pro-Bark stance and the ensuing dispute about whether it was paid or pro bono.
Phone Bans Create Natural Experiments
- Removing phones from classrooms creates natural experiment opportunities to measure impact on learning and behavior.
- Existing trials show small but significant benefits, especially for weaker students.
Loss Of Unstructured Peer Time Matters
- Lack of unsupervised, unstructured peer time predates phones and likely harms youth development.
- Phones compound the issue by reducing face-to-face interactions crucial for social development.