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#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media

Jun 4, 2022 · 1:48:45
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  • Jonathan Haidt presents evidence that social media's algorithmic amplification of outrage harms mental health, particularly in adolescents and young people
  • Analyzes how platform design maximizes engagement through divisive content, contributing to political polarization and collective psychological damage
  • Advocates for structural reforms to social media including algorithm transparency, reducing recommendation algorithms, and regulatory approaches to protect mental health

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JH
Jonathan Haidt
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