by Noah Feldman The arrest in France of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has brought into sharp focus one of the major conflicts of our age. […]
Tag: social media
Guest essay: Parents are first defense against online threats
by William Ihlenfeld A new school year is underway for children in West Virginia, many of whom have their own smartphone. By age 11, about half of […]
Elon Musk’s free speech absolutism is supremely flawed
by Adrian Wooldridge Hardly a day goes by without Elon Musk trumpeting his belief in the absolute importance of free speech. He insists that “moderation is a […]
These are bullish times for adult bullies
by Nedra Rhone My bully radar developed fairly early in life. In junior high, I got caught in the crosshairs of Roderick. He would routinely tease me, […]
Pressuring the press is legal
But don’t use gov’t power to compel On grounds that the states bringing the case lacked standing, the U.S. Supreme Court tossed the claim that the Biden […]
Psychological effects of social media
Social media is a powerful means of interacting with people virtually. Empowered with the latest computer technologies, people can share ideas, pictures and videos and stay in […]
Internet giants hurt kids, concert goers and journalism
by Tom Philp America’s youth spend more time on social media networks than on homework. Popular outlets like YouTube and TikTok have unfettered freedom to keep kids […]
Does social media rewire kids’ brains? Here’s what science says
by Anthony Vaccaro America’s young people face a mental health crisis, and adults constantly debate how much to blame phones and social media. A new round of […]
Creeps hunt kids on social media
We have entered a new social media hell, where online creeps run sadistic schemes targeting high school kids. Since late 2021, their ruses have driven at least […]
Without warning, Facebook wrecked a news account
Thursday morning, the staff of The Kansas Reflector got a jolt: Without warning or explanation, every link to their website was erased from their Facebook page. And […]
