Upworthy · 174 days ago

Tech Expert Shares the One Message That Actually Convinces Teens to Reconsider Their Screentime

In the digital age where screens have become the silent timekeepers of our lives, Dino Ambrosi urges a generation to pause and ponder the worth of their fleeting moments. With 334 months of their own, today's youth grapple with an unsettling truth: "The average 18-year-old in the United States is on pace to spend 93% of their remaining free time looking at a screen." Ambrosi, through the lens of Project Reboot, unveils the deceit of 'free' social media, which in reality exacts a toll in time-a currency more precious than any digital interaction. He inspires teens to reclaim their time, not in mere rebellion against tech giants, but in a conscious reclamation of life's richness. Yet, as teens awaken to this empowerment, the conversation is just beginning, driven by a desire to navigate a world that tethers them yet offers them the agency to break free. The tension of freedom versus manipulation, and the quest to find balance, becomes the crucial narrative of this evolving dialogue.

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