Tobacco and alcohol are scientifically proven carcinogens, yet they are sold ubiquitously in the [western] world. I would argue they are more dangerous than social medias. Yet we don't see any push in banning tobacco and alcohol for 'everyone'.
replyWe won't ban any of all these things because there are people with political power that make fortunes out of them. Whether that's alcohol, social media, tobacco or otherwise.
replyWe will not go for the proper solution, not because it's not the proper solution but because powerful people won't allow it.
If you do look at the things we have indeed banned, you will find that they are mostly coming from outside our countries. It's not cut and dry, but it's very geopolitical pretty often.
I don’t make money off alcohol, in fact I rarely drink it, but I still wouldn’t want to ban it. I don’t know who your “we” is here.
replyAlcohol story is a lot more than just it being a good business, in vino veritas and all. There is a huge cultural aspect around it for better or worse.
replyFunny that you’re saying that in a social media
replyWhat media? I can't upload photos or videos here.
replyI haven't seen children doomscrolling HN lately, have you?
replyBut, whatever it takes. Social media in combination with mobile phones is destroying the latest generations. Add AI in the mix, and we're on the road to Idiocracy.
It's all about politics.
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replyWhat part of it's all about politics did you fail to understand?
replyAlso, ad hominem are the tool of the really stupid. Be better than them!
That's quite ironic
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