Yes, Social Media Is a Cause of the Epidemic of Teenage Mental Illness

Re:Yes, Social Media Is a Cause of the Epidemic of Teenage M... by nearbuy on Wednesday April 10, 2024 @06:09AM (#39988963)

Because people don't think the government should always prioritize protection over freedom, nor do people think the government should always prioritize freedom over protection.

It's like asking, if people are okay with the government restricting the sale of bombs to private citizens, why aren't they okay with restricting steak knives? They're also dangerous weapons.

People judge the cost and benefit of each situation.

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Re:Yes, Social Media Is a Cause of the Epidemic of Teenage M... by zelphirkalt on Wednesday April 10, 2024 @09:04AM (#39990257)

Playing the devils advocate: Isn't social media much more a "bomb" than circular saws?

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Re:Yes, Social Media Is a Cause of the Epidemic of Teenage M... by Sammi on Wednesday April 10, 2024 @03:12PM (#39994622)

For teenagers it is.

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Re:Yes, Social Media Is a Cause of the Epidemic of Teenage M... by runeks on Thursday April 11, 2024 @09:41AM (#40002047)

There's clearly not agreement on that; hence this article from Jon Haidt.

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