Ian Anderson

Ian Anderson, a social psychology researcher at Caltech, challenges the prevalent notion of social media addiction. He reveals that many users self-identify as addicted despite not meeting clinical criteria, emphasizing the harm this narrative causes. Anderson explains how media framing influences public perception and advocates for habit-based strategies to manage social media use better. He shares practical interventions, like reducing app friction, and discusses generational differences in perceived addiction, warning against historical moral panics.