Engineered Attention: Social Media, Kids, and the Fallout

Meta recently faced legal consequences tied to children’s safety—but that’s just the starting point. In this episode, we break down how social media is engineered to hook users, why that matters, and what it’s doing to developing minds. This is a deeper look at the mechanics, the incentives, and the real-world impact of the platforms we use every day. Source links:  https://nmdoj.gov/press-release/new-mexico-department-of-justice-wins-landmark-verdict-against-meta/   https://chicagocounseling.org/2025/01/mental-health-and-social-media-how-to-protect-your-well-being/    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-025-08893-7  https://wjarr.com/sites/default/files/fulltext_pdf/WJARR-2024-3027.pdf Email us at [email protected] and follow along on Instagram @waitwhatnow_pod.