Magid: Surgeon General’s Social Media Warning Label is a bad idea

Magid: Surgeon General’s Social Media Warning Label is a bad idea

6 months ago
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https://www.siliconvalley.com/2024/06/20/magid-surgeon-generals-social-media-warning-label-is-a-bad-idea/

Although I understand why Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has called for a warning label on social media platforms, there are several reasons I think it’s a bad idea.

To begin with, social media is vastly different from tobacco, alcohol and other substances that now have warning labels. If I had to compare it to other substances, I’d pick ice cream. It usually makes you feel good, but if you eat too much, you can feel sick, and it can contribute to obesity and other health problems. Because of special risk factors, some people should avoid ice cream entirely. Most people can enjoy it in moderation, but everyone should avoid consuming too much, and balance it with other food.