A communications professor shares the origins of “cancel culture” and how the concept has been co-opted for different purposes. Then, a psychology professor joins us to share what impact increased social media use has on young children.
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The idea of “cancel culture” is becoming more ubiquitous in society, even though it’s not universally defined. We explore the origin of the concept, how it has been co-opted by different groups and where it fits into free speech.
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How an increase in social media use is affecting young children
Recent surveys show social media use and screen time continue to increase for children, even those younger than the minimum age required to sign up for social media account. We explore why the numbers keep going up and what impact it has on kids.
Episode Credits
- Molly Stentz Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Meredith Clark Guest
- Jean Twenge Guest
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