This came my way and I enjoyed the presentation. Simon Sinek places some interesting perspective to the effects of social media on the young, and in this way explains much of what we often read and observe here. While I differ on 1-2 points, it was a well spent 15 min.

Simon SInek interview about the effects of social media

I have to say that Simon is one of the most refreshing speakers that I have heard in a long time. Right to the point and his evaluations are spot on.
The information and the way he covers it keeps the listener engaged. I had to force myself to stop looking through the list of videos, knowing that I really should try to get something accomplished today. Very interesting commentaries.

Thank you very much for posting the link.

Spot on video.
A lesson we all can get something from.

Interesting point he makes that I hadn't considered before.

The effects of social media on the brain are identical to those of alcohol, nicotine, and gambling. Dopamine. Yet, there are age restrictions on the latter three and none on the former.

He might be on to something here.

^^^^
Not a doctor, but I literally have seen guys make a post to the un-social media and have an absolute expression of nirvana on their face.

I think he is onto something.

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The effects of social media on the brain are identical to those of alcohol, nicotine, and gambling. Dopamine. Yet, there are age restrictions on the latter three and none on the former.

This is an oversimplification of the role of dopamine in terms of behavior. Human behavior is much more complicated, although social media does create some problems.

Sending this to a bunch of folks!