Squared eyes, from TV addiction to problematic social media use

Technology is rapidly changing the way we work, communicate, inform ourselves, and relax. Often, this is for the best, but specifically with youth in mind, there are also big concerns. Mental well-being among young people in many countries is declining, and the addictive nature of contemporary social media platforms is often thought to be the cause. But is that true? And what were the reactions in the public debate about the effects on youth when new media technologies in the past were introduced? Can we learn from looking back in history?