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Jonathan Haidt on Adjusting to Smartphones and Social Media
Conversations with Tyler
The collective action problems of screen time and AI innovations
The problem with screen time and AI innovations lies in a collective action dilemma, where individuals continue spending excessive hours on platforms like TikTok and Instagram due to the fear of missing out if they quit. Even if they recognize the negative impact of these platforms on their well-being, the social pressure and compulsion to stay connected prevail. Studies show that individuals would willingly pay to be liberated from these platforms if everyone else would also quit. Hence, the issue is not solely about the benefits of AI innovations, but the broader challenge of collective action problems that trap individuals in undesirable behaviors.
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