The Social Media Reckoning Has Begun — ft. Jonathan Haidt

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The Social Media Reckoning Has Begun — ft. Jonathan Haidt

Why social media is finally being held accountable.

Scott Galloway and Jonathan Haidt

Apr 03, 2026

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For years, social media companies have operated with near-total legal immunity. That may be changing.

In this Prof G+ Deep Dive, Scott breaks down landmark rulings against Meta and Google — and why they could mark the beginning of a broader legal reckoning for Big Tech.

The focus is shifting from content to design, specifically the algorithms and features built to keep children hooked.

Then, we’re joined by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, whose research has helped expose the link between social media and the youth mental health crisis.

If you’re not a Prof G+ subscriber yet and want access to these weekly deep dives, make sure to subscribe below for all of Prof G Media’s exclusive content, plus livestreams and ad-free pods.

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