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THE Social Dilemma Debate

Should We Change How Social Media Is Regulated?

Fair debate is the heart of democracy. But as revealed in The Social Dilemma, social media algorithms that amplify outrage are eroding our society’s ability to engage in constructive arguments. Newsweek is partnering with the team behind the Emmy-award winning documentary The Social Dilemma and The National Association for Urban Debate Leagues to bring you The Social Dilemma Debate Project.

The Social Dilemma Debate Project serves to combat the polarization, hate and gridlock that defines today’s culture and politics with a new generation of strong debaters. As policymakers debate ways to reform social media, this project invites Gen Z, the generation most impacted by Big Social’s extractive business model, to join the debate and share their proposed policy solutions to social media regulation.

Watch the videos below highlighting their perspectives and policy proposals.

Stay tuned for more on when students will go head to head on Newsweek debate podcast Interested in bringing this debate to your classroom? Register here for resources!

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Alexis Gardner - Denver, CO

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Stephen Githaka - Bethesda, MD

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Deona Julary - Westmont, IL

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Althea Collier - New York, NY

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Isha Goswami - Saratoga, CA

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Ashley Ontiveros - Paramount, CA

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Frank Anstett - Oakton, VA

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Grace Kapsimalis - Denver, CO

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Olivia Bajandas - Denver, CO

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David Achiriloaie - Riverside, CA

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Lisa Fung - Saratoga, CA

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Christopher Velasquez - Paramount, CA

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Jenner Lyman - Grafton, VT

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Donhee Cui - Olney, MD

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