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Phones Are Good, Actually with Taylor Lorenz

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Jun 25, 2024
Journalist Taylor Lorenz challenges moral panic around kids' phone usage, discussing historical tech fears, the Gamergate scandal, evolving tech impact, and modern concerns. She explores laws on phone use, exaggerated panics like Momo, and advocacy for healthier tech relationships.
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ANECDOTE

Historical Phone Panic

  • A news article claimed that women talking on the phone too much caused 9 out of 10 divorces.
  • This mirrored current concerns about social media's impact on relationships.
INSIGHT

Tech Optimism

  • The iPhone's 2007 release, along with Twitter and Facebook's rise, sparked initial optimism about technology.
  • This optimism, fueled by events like the Arab Spring, viewed social media as a driver of positive change.
ANECDOTE

Gamergate

  • Gamergate, a coordinated harassment campaign targeting women in gaming, emerged around 2014.
  • This marked an early sign of social media's potential for negativity, often dismissed as mere gamer drama.
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