You think you're watching TikTok, but in reality, it's watching you. Those cute, fun little videos come at a high price: your privacy. But now this app is banned permanently. How is TikTok spying on you? Could watching too many TikToks affect your health? How does it impact your attention span and spike your dopamine levels?

Transcript and sources: https://whatifshow.com/what-if-tiktok-was-banned/

Timeline:

00:00 What If TikTok Was Banned?

01:35 Thanks Incogni!

03:04 TikTok facts

05:55 TikTok causing sociogenic illness

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