Why Social Media Bans Are a Long Game

The payoff of taking kids off social media could take years to realize — possibly even a generation.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is illuminated on the first day of Australia’s under-16 social media ban coming into effect.Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images/Getty Images AsiaPac
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Welcome back to The Forecast from Bloomberg Weekend, where we help you think about the future — from next week to next decade.

This weekend we’re looking at the efficacy of social media bans and why they’re unlikely to stop creative teens from finding workarounds. Plus tech layoffs continue unabated and Britons are eating less cash.