How the Internet Ruins Young People - Freya India

Freya India is a writer and commentator known for her sharp insights on youth culture, mental health, technology, and modern relationships.

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Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians.

00:00 – Introduction: Why Young People Are Struggling

02:15 – The Internet’s Grip on Attention & Identity

07:40 – Loneliness, Anxiety, and the Digital Feedback Loop

13:05 – How Social Media Shapes Self‑Worth

18:30 – The Collapse of Real‑World Community

24:10 – The Rise of Hyper‑Individualism

29:45 – Why Young People Feel Lost and Directionless

36:20 – The Problem With Online Activism & Outrage Culture

42:55 – Dating, Relationships, and Digital Disconnection

49:30 – What Young People Actually Need

55:10 – Freya’s Advice for Parents & Educators

1:00:40 – Rebuilding Meaning in a Digital Age

01:23:15 - What's The One Thing We're Not Talking About That We Really Should Be?

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