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That assumes (at the very least) that any data gathered from such an "experiment" would be representative of what the effects of such legislation would be elsewhere.

Perhaps... but my guess is that repeatability wouldn't depend on the children but on the wants and needs of the governing politicians.

That is, the data would, in my view, likely be worthless for its purported goal, but can give some insight into some political shenanigans.




I don't follow your logic. The legislation is designed to minimize the negative effects of social media on teens. This can be measured and compared to states other than Florida. How do 'the needs of the governing politicians' confound that data?


It can be measured?


> It can be measured?

If it can’t, that’s a strong signal.


Yes, it can.




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