The Australian government recently announced plans to ban social media use for teenagers under 16, sparking widespread debate. While some view this as a
Free speech and protection from censorship is the most important right to ensure democracy. Any erosion of that right is both bad in itself, as adolescents are kept in their real life bubble and not exposed to other viewpoints online - which was crucial for me personally - but it also paves the way for further erosion of that right. They’ll keep pushing the age up and banning more information.
No, it shouldn’t.
Free speech and protection from censorship is the most important right to ensure democracy. Any erosion of that right is both bad in itself, as adolescents are kept in their real life bubble and not exposed to other viewpoints online - which was crucial for me personally - but it also paves the way for further erosion of that right. They’ll keep pushing the age up and banning more information.