Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #622: Frances Haugen, Bari Weiss, Tim Ryan
Jan 28, 2023
Tim Ryan, former Ohio congressman and moderate political voice, dives into the pressing issues facing America today. He discusses the impact of TikTok on youth mental health, highlighting alarming trends in attention spans and dating. Ryan also addresses the urgent need for educational reform and better connections with working-class citizens. The conversation touches on America’s violence epidemic, especially around mass shootings, while critiquing the Democratic Party's focus on educated voters at the expense of vital grassroots support.
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TikTok Brain and Attention Spans
- TikTok is different from other platforms because its short-form videos encourage compulsive viewing.
- This can lead to shorter attention spans and difficulty concentrating, even for activities like watching movies.
Facebook's Safety Disparities
- The US version of Facebook is safer than versions used in other countries.
- Facebook invests less in safety for non-English-speaking users, exposing them to more dangerous algorithms and content.
Smartphones and Negative Behavior
- Bill Maher observes that smartphones exacerbate negative human traits like shadiness and meanness.
- Frances Haugen agrees, noting that the lack of direct feedback online allows for increased insensitivity and cruelty.