Jonathan Harte
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The Anxious Generation was published two years ago today, in a very different world. Back then, the most common objection I got was resignation: "The train has left the station." "You can't put toothpaste back in the tube." "It's how the kids connect today."
Today, the world looks very different. It turns out that if our kids were all on a train and we learned it was heading toward a collapsed bridge, we'd find a way to stop it and bring them safely back to the station. That’s what’s happening now.
After the historic verdicts in Los Angeles and New Mexico, today is a great day to reflect on the capacity of people in democratic societies to take action, even when opposing some of the most powerful corporations in history. We're getting access to the courts. We're getting phone-free schools. We're seeing whole neighborhoods letting kids out to play, unsupervised, which is what we older folk all remember as the best part of childhood.
So I want to recognize:
--The mothers (and, right behind them, fathers) who rose up by the millions and powered the movement.
--The farsighted governors and legislators in red states and blue states who have been innovating on policy solutions.
--The leaders of a dozen of nations, who are raising the age to 16 for opening social media accounts (with a special shoutout to Australia, for going first).
--The teachers and school administrators who had their classrooms disrupted for 15 years, and who are now eager to think through new solutions as screens have taken over and obstructed learning.
--The grassroots organizations who have been dedicating their efforts to advocate for all of the above in their local communities.
--The millions of members of Gen Z who have been rising up, demanding agency over how they spend their lives in the digital era, and finding better ways to connect in real life.
And one final group: the survivor parents--the ones you saw in those pictures of people embracing on the front steps of the LA courthouse. I have met many over the years. I am in awe of their courage and tenacity, their willingness to tell their stories of loss, over and over again, to different audiences, in the hope that no other parent would have to endure what they have endured. At long last, juries and legislatures are hearing you, and are acting.
Together, we are calling the train back to the station. Together, we are rolling back the phone based childhood and reclaiming life in the real world.
The work continues. If you’re not already involved, join us: anxiousgeneration.com/join
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@Sundogmonkey I think that is one of the main reasons why you generally see one man and his dog watching LIV events!!
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@Coral The “magic” of the FA Cup has been taken away by it not resulting in European Football for the winners!!
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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
We all see it coming. We’re not even surprised
Southampton will probably get a 4th
Leicester City@LCFC
Southampton equalise, Manning scores. 3-3 | #LEISOU
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@smythy2 @WestwoodLee @ANTi_LIV @OWGRltd In fairness GMac wouldn’t be playing the @WasteManagement Phoenix Open as he would be resting for @attproam in Pebble next week 😉😉
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@WestwoodLee @ANTi_LIV @OWGRltd Sorry Lee but there is no bias when it comes to logic
Bar maybe 10 golfers currently on the Liv tour ..the rest are either "starting out" on their careers or simply can't compete on the other tours
For example ..where would Graham McDowell finish if he played the WM this week
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This is a terrible day for competitive golf!!
Awarding a clown show points where so many shenanigans have taken place makes me sick to my stomach.
OWGR@OWGRltd
Official World Golf Ranking Board Announces Decision on LIV Golf Application. Read more here - tinyurl.com/mr4dbnb5 #OWGR #OfficialWorldGolfRanking
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Time for the @GovIE to take action!!
Jonathan Haidt@JonHaidt
Here are the 2 largest projects we've ever done to catalogue the evidence that social media is harming teens at an industrial scale: 1) A review paper, in press 2) A new website that presents 31 internal Meta studies afterbabel.com/p/mountains-of…
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@BigKev67 @BumbleCricket It certainly is a clear signpost that the @ECB_cricket don’t give a rats ass about test cricket!! That and their preparation for an Ashes series!
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Masters: Shane Lowry; US PGA: Sam Burns; US Open: Scottie Scheffler; Open Championship: Justin Rose #gbscomp
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I wonder how @LukeDonald would fare if he was coaching the @englandcricket team. It would be interesting to see his approach to planning to win the #Ashes on foreign soil.
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Shocking and sad to see so many empty seats in home sections of the King Power. Shows level of frustration and anger with the mess Leicester are in on and off the pitch. Cifuentes will get the grief and possibly the sack for another loss but problems run far deeper. Leicester need stronger leadership from dressing-room to boardroom.
More spirited second half cannot hide the shambles and surrender of the first and the troubles within the Club. Threat of possible points deductions, issues around Top, Rudkin and too many players overpaid and underperforming. Wout Faes has played 28 times for Belgium in last three years so he must be decent but he rarely exudes much authority or security with Leicester.
It’s about concentration and attitude as well as ability. It’s about taking responsibility and remembering Leicester’s identity and that Foxes never quit.
Recruitment a huge issue. Lost some leaders, didn’t replace them with strong characters, fighters needed in times like this. Why did they start playing only when 3-0 down to Sheffield United? Pulled two goals back, bit more enterprise, Mavididi having a go, Soumare a good sub, James’ outstanding strike, Monga brings trickery and hope. But too late. Damaging defeat at home to a team who started the day 22nd in the Championship (and Chris Wilder, a leader, has got Sheffield United going).
Leicester have to wake up. They’re heading towards celebrations of the 10th anniversary of the great Premier League title triumph. Leicester have also to beware they’re not heading to League One. They have to fight back and win back the fans. #LCFC 🦊 #LEISHU
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Let’s be honest the @englandcricket team are neither arrogant or useless but their preparation is crass stupidity. How they can expect to preform with such inept planning. It is akin to warming up with 7s rugby before playing 15 a-side!! I feel sorry for @TheBarmyArmy #theashes
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