alt Hacker NewsThe problem is that it really is the 14-21 group that where it has the most (and increasing) influence. They should have banned it for under 18.
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As with any ban on anything, I would prefer that it start with the people who want it banned. So any advocates against social media and get off social media. Every politician and government employee in Norway should be off it.
In general, if someone comes along and says that someone else's rights should be shrunk, I think they should give up those same rights first.
You can just look at the US congress for how this isn't done as they frequently carve out exceptions for themselves and staffers.
At least this gives kids the chance to be kids and know a life without it before they encounter it.
Many of us grew up in the offline-is-default time, but our cohort will age out. Then we’ll only be left with people who grew up with these technologies shaping their lives and perspectives, who have little sense for the alternative.
The window of time is closing for us in this cohort to use our understanding of what life was like without these technologies to advocate for a healthier environment for kids.
Today it will be <16, tomorrow 18. Doesn't really matter as long as the ball starts rolling.
First it was indoor smoking, now it will be for everyone born after 2008 in the UK.
I'd prefer a ban for the over 65s, who are especially vulnerable.