On this 400th episode of the Blister Podcast, Mike Rogge and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the recent landmark legal ruling against social media platforms; the future of technology regulation and the shift toward healthier media consumption; parenting in the digital age; and some very exciting things going on at Mountain Gazette, and the forthcoming issue of MG #205.

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Blister Summit (1:20)

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Episode #400 of the Blister Podcast (3:30)

Jonathan & Mike take on the Slot Bar (9:51)

Facebook & Youtube found liable (15:39)

What comes first, changes to the algorithm or an age restriction? (31:36)

Keeping kids away from things that aren’t helpful to their development (39:47)

Addictive algorithms on social media platforms (47:46)

Mountain Gazette 205 (54:12)

Heading to the National Library of Congress (1:05:29)

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