Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Social Media Addiction: Why You Feel You Don’t Matter | John R. Miles - EP 747

March 27, 2026·18 min·3-min readsoloself improvement
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A landmark 2026 jury verdict found Meta and YouTube liable for deliberately designing addictive platforms that cause severe mental health harm, marking a 'big tobacco moment' for tech. The ruling exposes how infinite scroll, beauty filters, and engagement targets are engineered to erode s

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Arthur Brooks

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

John MilesKayleeGordon FlettDr. Anna LemkeArthur Brooks

Books

The Meaning of Your Life, Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptinessby Arthur Brooks

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MetaYouTube

Topics

AddictionMental HealthProductivitySelf ImprovementTrue Crime

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