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Specification:
This is an opinion article written in an informal manner, but nonetheless has a serious question at its heart.
Click the link below to read the article and then answer the questions:
Is it time for a digital detox?
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The author gives two reasons why a digital detox in the new year is a good idea. What are they?
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Give one quote from the first two paragraphs that shows he is only half serious about his suggestion
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What justification does the author give for not recommending a full digital detox?
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He writes about the dangers of social media, especially TikTok. To what extent do his beliefs about social media provide support or undermine his argument for a digital detox?
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In psychology, one of the relevant concepts is bias. Identify some example of bias in this article
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Click on the following links:
Tackling social media’s ‘monster’ problem
Australian users flock to new platforms after social media ban for under-16s
Use the material from these articles and the original to construct a one paragraph argument either for or against banning social media for those under 16 years old
Laura Swash, Inthinking/thinkIB