‘We’re not going to go away’: the mom fighting for social media reform after her son’s suicide
Summary
The documentary *Your Attention Please* explores how social media companies like Meta and TikTok design their platforms to keep users engaged for profit, sometimes causing harm. It follows Kristin Bride, whose son died by suicide after cyberbullying, as she pushes Congress to pass new laws to protect kids online and calls for healthier tech use.Key Facts
- Smartphones and social media have become central in many people’s daily lives.
- Social media platforms use business models that encourage extreme behaviors to capture more attention.
- Kristin Bride’s 16-year-old son, Carson, died by suicide in 2020 after being cyberbullied on social media.
- Bride advocates for social media reform and testified before the U.S. Congress.
- Experts like former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy suggest adding tobacco-style warning labels on social media.
- The documentary highlights efforts to reduce phone use, such as events where phones must be checked in and schools requiring locked pouches for devices.
- The film encourages a more balanced and safer use of technology, not rejecting tech but improving it.
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