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The Impact of Social Media

Matt discusses the addictive nature of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, highlighting how notifications and algorithms can easily consume our time and attention. He also expresses concern over the lack of control users have in determining their online interactions and the potential consequences for society, markets, and democracy.
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