<p>Zoe Strimpel explains why she's decided to lean in to social media, and not worry about how much time she spends scrolling.</p><p>Despite ongoing concerns about its impact on our brains, Zoe says she's personally found the algorithm benign, offering her endless information about food and cooking.</p><p>"I have come to the conclusion that for a grown woman with many cares, it's mostly beneficial, interesting, soothing and yes, also sometimes even useful"</p><p>Producer: Sheila Cook
Sound: Peter Bosher
Production Co-ordinator: Liam Morrey
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith</p>

A Point of View

BBC Radio 4

Leaning In to Social Media

MAR 7, 202510 MIN
A Point of View

Leaning In to Social Media

MAR 7, 202510 MIN

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<p>Zoe Strimpel explains why she's decided to lean in to social media, and not worry about how much time she spends scrolling.</p><p>Despite ongoing concerns about its impact on our brains, Zoe says she's personally found the algorithm benign, offering her endless information about food and cooking.</p><p>"I have come to the conclusion that for a grown woman with many cares, it's mostly beneficial, interesting, soothing and yes, also sometimes even useful"</p><p>Producer: Sheila Cook Sound: Peter Bosher Production Co-ordinator: Liam Morrey Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith</p>