Left To Their Own Devices
Toronto StarWe gave children the most powerful tools in human history. Then, we left them to their own devices. When she was 12 years old, Ava Smithing spiraled down a social media rabbit hole that nearly cost her life. A decade later, she discovered she wasn't alone: Big Tech had rewritten childhood and adolescence for her entire generation. Armed with questions and a year to find answers, Ava embarked on a ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Categories | Society & CultureDocumentary | ||||
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- Woulda been 5 stars
A wonderful, moving, and nuanced podcast. -1 Star for having that absolute hack Taylor Lorenz as part of it.
Apple Podcasts4ohbejuan
United Statesa month ago - Not Really
They’ve taken many one off stories and tried to feed them to us as though this is the norm. I’m around a ton of teenagers and it seems just like the teenagers of my youth. There’s a couple moody ones, a few antisocial’s, and a few jocks. As a teen mom for the past several years, I find this podcast to be entirely untrue.
Apple Podcasts1ShenJohnUnited Statesa month ago - I went from afraid to informed
As a chronic technology over-user I was afraid of social media and similar tech (both for myself and for my kids) like I was afraid of germs or disease. This podcast helped me understand the mechanisms of social media, its risks, benefits, and I am now an informed user and parent.
Apple Podcasts5Stuart CookUnited Statesa month ago - Amazing and frightening podcast
Ava Smithing has created a very important podcast outlining what happens when we let the internet accesses our children. She demonstrates both skill and wisdom beyond her years in telling this story.
Apple Podcasts4fredswt
Canadaa month ago - Eye opening
Thank you for doing this!!
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Apple Podcasts | #67 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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The content primarily explores the multifaceted impact of technology and social media on youth, addressing critical issues like online exploitation, mental health struggles, and the phenomenon of social media addiction. Through compelling storytelling, various episodes highlight personal experiences of young individuals who have faced severe challenges such as cyberbullying, sextortion, and the overwhelming pressures of maintaining an online persona. The unique approach to incorporating both expert insights and firsthand testimonies illuminates the contemporary struggles of growing up in a hyperconnected world, making it particularly appealing for listeners wanting deep dives into modern societal challenges and the consequences of digital i... more
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2. Caitlin Reguerre
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5. Paul Raffile
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8. Jill Lintz
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