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Writer Hopes Social Media Ban Spreads Globally
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Jack Thorne, Emmy-winning writer, advocates for a global social media ban after his success with Adolescence.
WHO: Jack Thorne
WHAT: Advocating for a social media ban
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: To address issues of vulnerability, masculinity, and violence
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