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A New Year with Writer Jia Tolentino (‘Trick Mirror’)
Jan 5, 2025
Join Jia Tolentino, a staff writer at The New Yorker and bestselling author of *Trick Mirror*, as she dives deep into the complexities of our digital age. She explores the erosion of online privacy, the potential TikTok ban, and her experiment with self-surveillance during her hidden pregnancy. Tolentino reflects on how data is monetized, the unsettling realities of screen time on children, and shares her experiences growing up in Houston. The conversation swings between optimism and pessimism, ultimately celebrating the liberating power of writing.
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- Jia Tolentino discusses the erosion of privacy in the digital age, emphasizing the exploitation of personal data by social media platforms.
- The podcast explores the generational shift in how technology affects mental health, contrasting Gen Z's engagement with previous generations' experiences.
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The Impact of Technology on Mental Well-being
The conversation highlights the deep-seated issues brought about by technology and social media. The pervasive influence of the internet has led to a phenomenon known as 'brain rot,' where individuals feel increasingly distracted and less able to engage in thoughtful reflection. The speakers discuss the parallels between generations, particularly how Gen Z perceives and is affected by technology differently from previous generations. This generational shift underscores a growing concern that constant connectivity is deteriorating mental health and emotional well-being.
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