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Ross Douthat: The smartphone and the sources of teen despair

Social media bounces between toxic narcissism and the solidarity of the mob.

(AP Photo|Eric Risberg) Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Zuckerberg talked up his latest passion -- creating a virtual reality "metaverse" for business, entertainment and meaningful social interactions.