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Candice Audgers
Professor of psychological science at the University of California, Irvine, researching the effects of technology on young people's mental health.
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Sep 11, 2019
• 24min
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Candice Audgers, a Professor of Psychological Science at UC Irvine, and Arielle Partis, a Wired writer focused on social media, delve into the complexities of online engagement. They discuss the possible removal of 'Likes' on major platforms and how that may affect mental health, particularly among youth. The pair also explores the concept of 'demetrication' to alleviate pressure from engagement metrics. With personal experiences and cultural insights, they emphasize the urgent need for understanding how social media influences anxiety and self-esteem in today's digital landscape.
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