Jack Thorne advocates for banning smartphones for under-16s in the UK due to their detrimental effect on adolescents, particularly influenced by toxic online cultures like incel. His new Netflix show, 'Adolescence', has sparked discussions regarding the dangers of algorithms and social media, especially on young minds. Thorne’s arguments push for radical actions against tech companies and better regulations, inspired by policies in countries like France, Norway, and Australia. Overall, the show illustrates the complex and often dark narratives impacting today's youth, unveiling underlying societal issues in teenage online interactions.
"If it was my decision, I would be talking of smartphones like cigarettes and issuing an outright ban on all use by under-16s."
"Academics and campaigners have praised 'Adolescence' for shining a light on the manosphere, a label given to a disparate online world denigrating feminism and promoting misogyny."
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