The irony of posting this episode on various forms of social media is not lost on us as Sam takes us through the dangers (or benefits) of using what has become a ubiquitous part of modern life. Levi also gives us a lesson in critical thinking and the perils of not questioning one's hypotheses and Matt has a big ol' rant about the Covid situation in New South Wales.

Social Media

Daily social media usage worldwide | Statista

 

The 2021 Social Media Users Demographics Guide | Khoros

Average Time Spent Daily on Social Media (Latest 2020 Data) - BroadbandSearch

Webster, D., Dunne, L. and Hunter, R., 2020. Association Between Social Networks and Subjective Well-Being in Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Youth & Society, 53(2), pp.175-210.

Brunborg, G. and Burdzovic Andreas, J., 2019. Increase in time spent on social media is associated with modest increase in depression, conduct problems, and episodic heavy drinking. Journal of Adolescence, 74, pp.201-209.

Barry, C., Sidoti, C., Briggs, S., Reiter, S. and Lindsey, R., 2017. Adolescent social media use and mental health from adolescent and parent perspectives. Journal of Adolescence, 61, pp.1-11.

Richards, D., Caldwell, P. and Go, H., 2015. Impact of social media on the health of children and young people. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 51(12), pp.1152-1157.

Abi-Jaoude, E., Naylor, K. and Pignatiello, A., 2020. Smartphones, social media use and youth mental health. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 192(6), pp.E136-E141.

Other notes

"The Most Common Cognitive Bias" by Veritasium

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKA4w2O61Xo