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Are Meta's tactics toward underage users worse than cigarette companies? #shorts

November 28, 2023 / 00:51

This episode discusses the harmful impact of social media on children, comparing it to historical examples like cigarette advertising and the Catholic Church's actions.

Guests debate the responsibility of companies like Meta in promoting harmful content to young users. They reference the manipulative advertising tactics used by cigarette companies aimed at children.

The conversation highlights the addictive nature of social media and the lack of parental control over children's access to these platforms.

Key points include the ethical implications of targeting young audiences and the need for accountability in the tech industry.

TL;DR

The episode critiques social media's harm to children, comparing it to cigarette advertising and the Catholic Church's negligence.

Video

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I think in terms of
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institutionalizing real harm to
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children meta may have taken the lead
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from the Catholic Church oh wow okay
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you're going there I would do it more
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towards cigarettes they were promoting
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cigarette usage by Young People by the
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cartoons etc etc and they knew young
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kids were using cigarettes and they did
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nothing to stop it and it's addictive
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it's uh it's attractive to kids um it's
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also a place kids should not be without
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parental permission I just I think you
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and I both agree on this I I think the
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cigarette companies were less evil Cara
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I don't think cigarette companies were
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trying to sell cigarettes to
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11-year-olds well yes they were with the
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ads I think they knew just who they were
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aiming at when they did those ads and
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they also hid all kinds of studies about
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the dangers of these things from
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everyone so I they're pretty
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venal

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Episode Highlights

  • Cigarette Companies and Kids
    A discussion on the targeting of young people by cigarette companies and the hidden dangers.
    “I think they knew just who they were aiming at with those ads.”
    @ 00m 38s
    November 28, 2023

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Key Moments

  • Cigarette Targeting00:12
  • Hidden Dangers00:42
  • Corporate Venality00:49

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