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Q&A S13E38 — Social Disconnect

Q&A•Season 13•Episode 38

Social Disconnect

Oct 19, 202060 min

Tech designers have control over how billions of us think and act, and some of them have started sounding the alarm on their own creations. Reports show higher social media use is now linked to a decline in mental health. Political disinformation campaigns on social

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Episode Summary

"Social Disconnect" is episode 38 of Q&A season 13. It aired on October 19, 2020.

Next: E39 · An Ethical Australia? Accountability, Ethics and Leadership Best of Season 13