Social media drains hours of our time — how do we take control back from the algorithm?
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Social media drains hours of our time — how do we take control back from the algorithm?

48:00 Jan 21, 2026
About this episode
Social media has rapidly become an unavoidable part of how people socialize, communicate and spend their free time. Experts Jonathan Platt, Gerta Bardhoshi, Kostadin Kushley and Rachel McLaren unpack the latest research on how social media affects teens' lives and mental health. We also explore how to break out of doomscrolling and realistic ways to limit screentime.
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