Instead of a blanket ban on social media for under 16-year-olds, listening to young people’s ideas about how to tackle the harm would be more effective. (more…)
Tony Ward
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Social media ban targets the wrong age group and the wrong type of media
To reduce social harm, instead of a ban on teens accessing social media, should we consider a ban on over 60 year olds reading and listening to News Corporation outlets? (more…)
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Don’t blame social media for violence against women
The recent horrific murders of several women have sparked widespread calls to tackle the scourge of domestic violence. Some commentators have pointed fingers at social media, and internet usage more generally. Pernicious impacts include intolerance of others, especially through ‘echo chambers’ where users reinforce existing prejudices. Suggested remedies include various forms of bans or controls, especially for younger people. (more…)
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Damaging social cohesion
We all have a responsibility to build trust, encourage a sense of belonging and a community of welcome and optimism. (more…)
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The biggest threat to capitalism? Purveyors of mistrust
If social trust is good for society, and for the economy overall, why is such a decline in trust occurring? The simple answer is because some businesses make money from distrust.
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Australia’s dismal trend in corruption levels
During the pandemic, leaders have urged people to make sacrifices for the common good. But if those pleas come from corrupt leaders, they are less effective. Unfortunately, over the last decade, Australia has worsening corruption.