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Re:Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in... by Argonaut998 on Thursday April 02, 2026 @08:52AM (#47613789)
You are making an argument from authority too though.

Even ignoring my point, these people have more insight than anyone into their own products and their harmful/beneficial nature.

Re:Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in... by brookst on Thursday April 02, 2026 @09:08AM (#47613966)
No, I am making no such argument.

I am saying that tech execs have no special knowledge, and their actions should not be used to inform one’s own opinions or social policy on the topic.

There IS tons of data in this area. Please, do yourself a favor and read it (pay attention to the population of studies —- many use adults in their 30’s or older as proxies for children).

You can absolutely find real data supporting your position. And it will be more persuasive (albeit less dramatic) than imagining what Altman probably does.

Re:Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in... by Eldt on Thursday April 02, 2026 @09:21AM (#47614139)
They quite literally have insider knowledge that others wouldn't
Re:Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in... by brookst on Thursday April 02, 2026 @04:15PM (#47619591)
You think Jobs had insider data in the childhood development impact of iPads right when they were released?