# The Machine Stops: Should We All Quit Social Media?

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Podcast: [UCL Uncovering Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ucl-uncovering-politics-1379302)
Published: 2026-02-19T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week we ask if we should all just quit social media, because it's better for us?

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