US states sue TikTok, claiming its addictive features harm youth mental health
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/08/us-states-tiktok-lawsuit-mental-health
On closer inspection, this case misuses neuroscience so severely that it seems like it could potentially make it illegal in the US for young people to have fun.
Seriously
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@Garwboy I’ve heard this line of reasoning in youth mental health settings. Dopamine is addictive so anything that produces dopamine is bad and not helping young people’s mental health.
Gaming and social media are usually the big targets but also things like rewards at school.
I have 0 science background but I have to wonder what that leaves for them to enjoy.
Dean Burnett (that brains guy)
Clare