Lauren Greenfield's "Social Studies" highlights the profound impact of social media on teenage lives in L.A., showcasing their struggles with identity and mental health post-pandemic.
Mounting research indicates a troubling correlation between increased screen time and higher rates of depression, loneliness, and suicide among teens, raising concerns for society as a whole.
Cunningham reflects on historical moral panics surrounding youth culture, stating, "This whole crust of society-people joining trade unions...is shrinking," underscoring the need to rebuild communal connections.
The hosts draw connections between past societal anxieties regarding youth and present-day concerns about social media, emphasizing that these worries are not unfounded but rather deeply rooted in genuine dangers.
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