A Digital Strategy Podcast

Design Is on Trial (And the Evidence Is Damning)


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What we cover in this episode:

πŸ”Ή [0:00] β€” The verdict: What actually happened in the Meta/YouTube lawsuit

πŸ”Ή [2:16] β€” Kaye's story and why starting social media at age 6 matters

πŸ”Ή [3:55] β€” Internal Meta documents: "If we want to win big with teens, we must bring in tweens"

πŸ”Ή [7:50] β€” Section 230: The 30-year legal shield that finally cracked

πŸ”Ή [9:06] β€” Engineering addiction through design β€” and why that's different from designing for engagement

πŸ”Ή [11:07] β€” Infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications: tools or weapons?

πŸ”Ή [15:14] β€” Why this is a bellwether trial and what comes next

πŸ”Ή [18:02] β€” The Big Tobacco parallel: history is repeating itself

πŸ”Ή [22:27] β€” How this affects adults too: deleting Instagram, capping Reddit, and reclaiming attention

πŸ”Ή [26:36] β€” What should Meta do now?

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This case isn't just about one family. It's a signal that real UX decisions made by real teams carry legal, ethical, and societal weight.

If you work in tech, product, or design, this episode is essential listening.

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