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#967 - Jeffrey Katzenberg & Hari Ravichandran - Hollywood Trouble, Big Tech & The Crisis With Kids

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Jul 14, 2025
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Hari Ravichandran
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Jeffrey Katzenberg
Jeffrey Katzenberg, a media mogul and co-founder of DreamWorks, teams up with Hari Ravichandran, CEO of Aura, to tackle the crisis surrounding kids' mental health and online safety. They discuss the alarming effects of technology and social media on youth, emphasizing the need for parents to guide their children through the digital landscape. Katzenberg shares insights on the changing film industry and how storytelling can adapt to new challenges, while both explore innovative solutions to protect the well-being of the next generation.
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Storytelling’s Villain Importance

  • A great story hinges on a strong villain and a compelling ending.
  • The protagonist's victory is amplified by the challenges posed by the antagonist.
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Personal Crisis Sparks Mission

  • Hari’s 13-year-old daughter’s severe depression was invisible to her family despite their care.
  • Realizing the depth prompted a shift to mission-driven work on online child safety.
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Parenting Tools for Social Media

  • Parents need tools to help kids safely navigate social media rather than spying on them.
  • Like driving, kids require graduated guidance and boundaries before full independence online.
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