Social media age bans will fail because they are not radical enough
Couldry, N.
(26 January 2026)
Social media age bans will fail because they are not radical enough.
LSE European Politics.
Abstract
Social media age bans are a half-measure, writes Nick Couldry. Only by banning toxic business models that seek to exploit and steer social attention can we create a healthier digital space.
| Item Type | Blog post |
|---|---|
| Copyright holders | © 2026 The Author(s) |
| Departments | LSE > Academic Departments > Media and Communications |
| Date Deposited | 20 February 2026 |
| URI | https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/137356 |
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8233-3287