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https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/phone-free-schools
https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/sapien-smartphone-repor...
https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/social-media-mental-ill...
This isn't something that can be solved with "better tech". It is something that is solved with "less tech" or "no tech" entirely.
I wrote a book on this topic too as a millennial who grew up as one of the first waves of smartphones and social media users. I firmly believe it contributed to mental health challenges. We need to find a point where we say we've had "enough".
I thought it was okay. It was obviously toned down a lot from the book to meet then current sensibilities which would not offend an audience today. Ironically, there's a comedy bit with Mickey Rooney[2] that probably didn't offend American audiences at the time but that has not aged well. I also thought they added a bit too much slapstick.
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_at_Tiffany's_(film)
That said, Ebert put it on his "Great Movies" list:
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-beat-the-devi...
It's also possibly interesting for having had a 28-year old Truman Capote as screen writer. Except that I really think Capote wasn't a good fit for Hollywood. Breakfast at Tiffany's did not translate well to screen.
On the other hand, Roman Holiday is among my favorite films. It's the quintessential romcom.
For a terrific and unusual red-scare inspired film, let me recommend Johny Guitar. Now that's a film that deserves a cult following.
It's a pity they never even tried.