Are Instagram and YouTube 'addiction machines'?

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  Some of you might remember we did an episode about how to feel less stressed recently.

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  We had a lot of responses from you guys saying you've given up social media totally to help your mental health and feel less overwhelmed.

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  And I've been thinking about those comments as social media goes on trial in California this week.

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  This is about the world's biggest social media companies like Instagram's owner Meta and Google-owned YouTube.

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  facing a jury who are deciding if the apps are deliberately addictive and damaging to mental health.

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  And we've been asking some of you about whether you feel addicted to your socials.

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  I do catch myself scrolling during my breaks.

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  I think social media can be a great tool for young people.

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  After doing one or two things, I want to go to my social media and check what's trending.

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  More from those guys a bit later.

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  In this episode,

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  we're breaking down this historic case and finding out how the verdict could change how our social media apps are designed forever.

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  So let's get into it.

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