Why the Way You Use Social Media Matters
About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of social media usage on mental health, referencing Arthur Brooks's theories and recent research.
The latest World Happiness Report reveals that English-speaking countries are the unhappiest, and sociologist Arthur Brooks theorizes that a major cause for this is the Anglosphere’s social media usage. According to Brooks, hours spent on social media is only part of the explanation. In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty breaks down Brooks’s hypotheses and observes other recent research and cultural trends to help us understand why the way we use social media matters for our mental health. More Resources: Arthur Brooks: The Saddest Countries All Speak English https://www.thefp.com/api/v1/post/pdf?postId=198265762 GetBrick.com
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