Ep 88 | ADDICTED for Life: How Big Tech Is Poisoning Your Kids | Clare Morell

March 9, 20251h 5m

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Show Notes

Should parents take away smartphones completely? What is the alternative to screen-time limits and social media? Clare Morell, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins James Poulos to discuss how social media addiction is destroying our kids. In an ever-changing digital landscape, parents have been caught off guard by the hidden dangers of smartphones, TikTok, Instagram, and digital addiction. Morell breaks down why Big Tech companies intentionally design apps to be addictive and overpower kids’ dopamine receptors, leading to uncontrolled dopamine addictions. Social media has been directly linked to teen mental health, increasing depression, anxiety, and self-harm in teens. They talk about kids' exposure to pornography, the rise of gaming addiction, and online gambling. The psychological effects of dopamine-driven platforms like YouTube and Snapchat are still being studied, but Morell has hope that Trump’s resurgence brings an end to the Democrats advocating for child privacy rights, allowing parents to take control and protect their children.