Episode 37: Australia Bans Social Media For Kids!

We tackle Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s, weighing enforcement, ethics, and whether policy can curb the dopamine economy. We challenge what tech is for, where regulation should stop, and how families can build healthier habits without losing connection.• AI-driven age checks and ID verification on platforms• Dynamic app lists, exemptions for messaging, migration risks• Teenage brain development and dopamine hijacking• Short-form content design and attention erosion• Parenting strategies, time limits, and real-world rewards• Rights vs public health and the role of government• Creativity, discovery, and community benefits at small doses• Predatory gamification like gambling against utility bills• Purpose, identity, and spiritual frameworks amid AI change• Metrics to watch: depression, anxiety, self-harm over time