The Machine Stops: Should We All Quit Social Media?
From UCL Uncovering Politics by UCL Political Science
February 19, 2026 · 42 min · Season 17 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses whether quitting social media is beneficial for individuals.
This week we ask if we should all just quit social media, because it's better for us?
Topics covered
- social media
- mental health
- digital detox
- society
- technology
Keywords
- quit social media
- mental health
- digital detox
- social media impact
- technology effects
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: social media
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