The Monocle Daily Social-media addiction, under-16s and European investigations
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Feb 18, 2026 Marie Leconte, French–Moroccan political journalist and commentator on culture wars. Ash Bardwaj, travel writer and parent reflecting on travel and family life. Patricia Veal, Milan-based architect and co-founder of ACPV. They debate social-media addiction and bans for under-16s, alternatives to algorithmic feeds, politicization of sport and culture, and Milan’s evolving urban architecture.
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Travel With Very Young Kids
- Ash Bardwaj travelled with a three-month-old and a three-year-old to New Zealand and Morocco.
- He says travel builds children's confidence and families can cut unnecessary baggage to stay adventurous.
Leaving X After Election Coverage
- Marie Le Conte left X after covering a traumatic US election night and refusing to support Elon Musk's platform.
- She now posts on Blue Sky and Instagram instead, keeping similar social habits on different networks.
Challenge Correlation Claims
- Do recognise that tech firms use tactics to blur causation and correlation when defending harm claims.
- Push for clearer regulation and evidence rather than accepting corporate denials.
