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Bill Gates has shared how his childhood habit of reading deeply and focusing for hours without distraction played a pivotal role in his journey to becoming a billionaire, warning that today's tech-driven world could be hindering the development of critical thinking in younger generations.

The Microsoft cofounder and philanthropist recommends four works of nonfiction largely grouped around technological progress and its impact on society.

“If you can’t say no to a cupcake, you’re not going to be able to say no to TikTok,” says psychologist Becky Kennedy, a.k.a. Dr. Becky.

Prince Harry has said that he believes smartphones are "stealing young people's childhood".

The smartphone is "stealing young people's childhood," Prince Harry said.

A recent study by The Harris Poll demonstrates that large percentages of Gen Z wish social media apps such as TikTok, X, Snapchat and Instagram didn't exist.

TikTok and X were the platforms most young people regretted having in their lives.

As long as academic institutions place social justice goals ahead of truth seeking and knowledge creation, they will lose the respect of the public and will not live up to their potential.

Parents concerned about the possible dangers smartphone use might have for their children are turning to “dumb phones”. These are the brick-shaped or flip phones today’s parents might have had themselves as teenagers, only capable of making calls or sending text messages and lacking access to social media apps.