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Joanne Orlando, The Conversation

By limiting children’s gaming time to just three hours, China won’t be able to curb addiction

Under the nation’s new rules, minors will only be allowed to play videogames between 8 pm and 9 pm on Fridays, weekends and on public holidays.

Joanne Orlando, The Conversation
· Sep 05, 2021 · 11:30 pm
What’s not to like? Instagram’s new trial will be beneficial for the mental health of its users

Receiving loads of likes on the social media platform had become a kind of public validation. Hiding them will reduce the social pressure on users.

Joanne Orlando, The Conversation
· Jul 19, 2019 · 11:30 pm
Banning kids from using technology is not helpful – it is counter-productive

Countries are restricting children’s access to technology in the belief that they will grow up happier and healthier. They have got the wrong idea.

Joanne Orlando, The Conversation
· Feb 14, 2015 · 02:30 pm