China Tried to Keep Kids Off Social Media. Now the Elderly Are Hooked
As smartphone costs fall and society becomes more atomized, China’s elderly are using apps like Douyin to find connection and companionship. Many feel they have no choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Business, Spoken · SpokenLayer
November 27, 20238m 31s
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Show Notes
As smartphone costs fall and society becomes more atomized, China’s elderly are using apps like Douyin to find connection and companionship. Many feel they have no choice.
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