The negative impact of social media, particularly on younger generations, is discussed as a key topic in relation to mental health.
Meg Jay highlights the significant influence of social media and technology on the experiences of young adults today compared to previous generations.
The podcast episodes cover a range of topics related to the impact of social media on various aspects of life, including mental health, the entertainment industry, and technology governance.
For example, the episode '"As Little Regulation as Guns": How Social Media Hurts Youth Mental Health' explores the role of social media as a contributing factor to the youth mental health crisis, while the episode 'The Sunday Story: And the Winner Is ...' discusses the influence of social media on award show coverage and consumption.
Other episodes, such as 'Feed Drop: AI Doomsday with Kara Swisher', draw parallels between the challenges faced with regulating social media and the potential challenges with regulating advanced AI systems, highlighting the far-reaching impact of technology on society.