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		jjani 72 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube,... > I'm not sure where the middle path is, but I think it'll need some real thought to figure out. Bans on recommendation systems. Doesn't need much thought to figure out. Instant 90% harm reduction.

AlecSchueler 72 days ago [–]

But they do have genuine discovery utility, the issue is more of having them tuned for engagement above all else.

jjani 72 days ago | [–]

Heroin also has genuine medical utility.

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