In this episode, the Gwartney team discusses a looming mental health crisis in the United States. The leading demographic is young women. With an increase in suicidal thoughts, many Americans tend to blame the newly evolved social media. The constant critiquing that comes with these media sites may be influencing our young women badly. Could this be a breakdown of civil society? Would a smartphone ban for kids work? Listen in to find out!
Social Media or Something Else Entirely? / 3:30
Lockdown Effects / 7:45
Civil Society Breakdown / 10:25
Constant Critiquing / 19:00
Smartphones & Boredom / 27:15
Do the Costs Outweigh the Benefits? / 36:00
Who Gets Punished? / 45:20
Externalities / 53:45