Tech Policy Podcast
379: Child Online Safety Legislation as Bright Shiny Object
Jul 10, 2024
Alice Marwick from UNC-Chapel Hill discusses Child Online Safety Legislation, touching on moral panic, vague definitions of harmful content, and emphasizing centering kids over technology in policy. The conversation challenges misconceptions about online safety laws and advocates for empowering youth in addressing social media and mental health concerns.
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- Social media's impact on youth is often exaggerated in public discourse, drawing parallels to past tech-related moral panics.
- Proposed child online safety laws should prioritize centering young people's voices and experiences, advocating for a more diverse and inclusive approach to studying youth behavior online.
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Overview of Moral Panic Surrounding Children's Social Media Usage
The conversation delves into the recurring moral panics over youth and technology, particularly focusing on social media's impact on young people. The analysis highlights the disproportionate public concern that social media's influence is portrayed as more damaging than the actual evidence suggests, drawing parallels to past tech-related moral panics.
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