Episode 38: Social Media & The Metaverse

Social media isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but we can help teens (and ourselves) have a better relationship. Join Karlie and guest podcaster, Kelly Fann, in a candid conversation about algorithms and how to talk with teens about the effects it can have on self-esteem. Don’t miss where they break down the “metaverse” and better ways to set health goals without encouraging a negative body image.

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

- Netflix: The Social Dilemma

- Tallo: How Gen Z Feels About Integrating Social Media and Education

- Time: Will 2022 Be the Year of Reckoning for Addictive Algorithms?

- NPR: 4 takeaways from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s Testimony

- Later: Instagram Announces New Feed Views: Home, Favorites, and Chronological Following Feed

- CyberWise: What the Heck is the Metaverse and Should You Let Your Children Go There?

- New York Times: Investors Snap Up Metaverse Real Estate in a Virtual Land Boom

- Facebook: About Meta

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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera

Hosted by: Kelly Fann & Karlie Duke

Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

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