The article discusses Paul, a former owner of a simple Nokia phone who transitioned to a smartphone and subsequently became engrossed in social media. Lacking media literacy, he increasingly absorbed misinformation, shifting from benign topics to radical views. The author argues that the recent Online Safety Act primarily targets child protection, neglecting the need for adult safeguards against harmful online content, despite evidence that adults may be more susceptible to online radicalization. This highlights a significant gap in current online safety legislation.
"Paul went from talking about birdwatching to sharing interviews featuring Tommy Robinson, to embracing fake history and conspiracy theories found on YouTube."
"Understandably, much of the conversation surrounding the Online Safety Act has been focused on protecting children, but there is a glaring hole in this legislation regarding adults."
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