“We consume way too much media as a society—it's rotting our brains and relationships”
Agree
- Average screen time is 7+ hours daily
- Attention spans have measurably decreased
- Real conversations are being replaced
- Anxiety and depression rates track with usage
- Algorithms exploit our psychology for profit
Disagree
- Media connects us to the world
- Access to information is unprecedented
- Entertainment has always been consumed
- Quality content can educate and inspire
- Technology enables creativity and community
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