Yes, the addictive qualities of these platforms is the major problem that legislation should be focused on. It universally affects every user, and is particularly harmful for children and young people whose brains are still developing. These drugs are free and can be accessed at any time, anywhere. I feel like I say this in every thread but it is just insane to me that the biggest harm is the one that barely seems to get a mention. The Conversation published one of their Yes/No style articles today in which they ask a panel of “experts” to argue Yes or No to a specific question, in this case whether YouTube should be included in the ban, and only one of the five commented on the intentionally addictive and manipulative design of social media.
Yes, the addictive qualities of these platforms is the major problem that legislation should be focused on. It universally affects every user, and is particularly harmful for children and young people whose brains are still developing. These drugs are free and can be accessed at any time, anywhere. I feel like I say this in every thread but it is just insane to me that the biggest harm is the one that barely seems to get a mention. The Conversation published one of their Yes/No style articles today in which they ask a panel of “experts” to argue Yes or No to a specific question, in this case whether YouTube should be included in the ban, and only one of the five commented on the intentionally addictive and manipulative design of social media.