This podcast episode explores the impact of social media and technology on our culture and well-being. Cal Newport discusses his own experience going on social media for the first time in years, and the complex and multifaceted nature that he discovered. He also delves into the potential risks of social media for teenage mental health, arguing that it can lead to issues such as anxiety and depression. The episode also covers the benefits of switching to Mint Mobile for wireless service, and the profound impact media and technology have on our cognitive processes.