How social media apps are designed has a lot to do with whether teens have good or bad experiences. Daniel de la Hoz/Moment via Getty Images Social media is a complex environment that presents both ...
Good-faith disagreements are a normal part of society and building strong relationships. Yet it’s difficult to engage in good-faith disagreements on the internet, and people reach less common ground ...
Ever find yourself losing track of time while you’re on your phone? Well, that’s not by accident. Our favorite apps are intentionally designed to keep us on them as long as possible so tech companies ...
Today, social media users want serendipitous shopping experiences — where new brands and ideas pop up on their feeds like wizened wizards in an RPG. In this world, your social media profile is your ...
Lisa Schirch receives funding from the Ford Foundation. I know the founder of Pol.is and Remesh platforms, mentioned in this article, as well as Maria Ressa of Rappler Communities. I will not benefit ...
Good-faith disagreements are a normal part of society and building strong relationships. Yet it’s difficult to engage in good-faith disagreements on the internet, and people reach less common ground ...
Social media use can be harmful. The effects are troubling and well-documented, from tragic stories of adolescent life lost to academic research on the psychological harm such platforms can cause, ...
Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and ...
Australia’s new under-16 ban is part of a broader global push to rein in how social media treats children, but other countries have mostly opted for age verification, parental consent and “duty of ...
Australia’s prime minister released a video urging youth to see the change as a chance to spend more time face-to-face with ...
Australia is leading the way as it has become the world's first country to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media. But the move hasn't come without controversy.