When does social media become an addiction?
Mar 26, 2026•57 min•Ep. 302
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Episode description
Meta and Google have been found liable for social media addiction in a landmark trial in Los Angeles. A young woman sued the companies saying that the addictive design features of their platforms Facebook, Instagram and YouTube caused her harm and worsened her depression.
When does social media use become a problem and cross the line into addiction? What happens when we shift our focus from dangerous content on social media to the platforms themselves? And when can wholesome content become harmful?
This episode was recorded on Thursday 26th March. Catch James O’Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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