“We have unleashed a monster,” Mette Frederiksen tells Danish lawmakers.

  • 1XEVW3Y07@reddthat.com
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    Same for trans kids, or gay kids, or anyone that doesn’t fit the norm.

    I understand that social media can have detrimental effects on everyone, especially the youth. But let’s stop pretending like social media is akin to heroin, with no potential benefits. Social media is a great place for some people, teens and preteens included, to find a sense of community and belonging.

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      Honestly, I think we need to just get rid of created feed algorithms. I think that is what makes social media so destructive compared to traditional chats