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The Rich Roll Podcast · October 15, 2026 · 2h 32m

The Social Reckoning: Frances Haugen On What Facebook Knew & Why She Came Forward

Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, discusses her decision to come forward and the flawed binary between free speech and safety. The compilation expands to Jonathan Haidt, Max Fisher, and Dr. Vivek Murthy, exploring the impact of smartphones on children's mental health, the erosion of boredom, and the platform's role in the lead-up to January 6. These conversations remain urgently relevant years later.

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False Free Speech vs. Safety Binary
Haugen argues that platform moderation is often presented as a choice between free speech and user safety, but this dichotomy is misleading and prevents effective solutions.
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Smartphones and Youth Mental Health
Jonathan Haidt and experts detail how smartphones have driven a surge in adolescent anxiety, depression, and self-harm.

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