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The Surprising Effects of Social Media on Mental Health and Teens

With Professor Andrew Przybylski
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With Professor Andrew Przybylski

Join host Dr. Matt Motyl and Professor Andrew Przybylski of the University of Oxford as they critically explore the intricate relationship between social media, video games, and teen mental well-being.

This episode challenges media-driven narratives about technology-related moral panics, advocating for informed, evidence-based research over panic.

Discover insights on topics like what the data actually say about the relationship between technology, social media, and well-being, data transparency, moral panics, and what are the most promising fixes to make social media safer for teens.

Learn about the priorities required to combat this pervasive problem effectively, as emphasized by hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific studies and insider knowledge from working in tech.

Tune in to understand the societal impacts of technology and the essential reforms needed for both young people’s mental health and their protection online.

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