Katherine Cross

Katherine Cross, a researcher on online harassment and author of "Log Off: Why Posting and Politics (Almost) Never Mix," dives into the pitfalls of doomscrolling and its detrimental impact on mental health. She discusses why social media is often “anti-political,” making genuine engagement difficult. Katherine stresses the need for critical thinking around technology's societal roles, and she advocates for real-life connections to foster meaningful political discourse instead of superficial online interactions.