Government coalition partners National and Act are at odds over proposed restrictions on social media use by New Zealanders aged 16 and under.

The relationship with social media, like that with food or sleep, doesn't follow a single rule, but requires adapting to one's own needs, habits, and weaknesses.

Whenever a new communication technology comes along, we don’t really know how it’s going to be used or what the societal effects will be. They often surprise us, sometimes in good ways, but often in ...

Diggins-Smith explained the misuse of social media for divisive and harmful purposes, such as spreading hate or negativity. While she respects people's autonomy to use the platform, Diggins-Smith ...

A new book, “Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading,” argues that notions get taken up not because of their virtue but because of their catchiness.

There is global interest in limiting social media access for young people. But the arguments for a ban for people under 16 don’t really stack up.