Prohibition

The Ban That Doesn’t Ban: Why 80% of Kids Still Scroll and Your Guilt Is the Point

📅 August 5, 2026 📂 Culture & Society

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s sounds like a decisive move, but new data shows 80% of kids still use the platforms. The law doesn’t prevent harm—it shifts liability to parents. Like Prohibition, it drives behavior underground and ensures blame lands on families, not tech giants. It’s a performative policy that protects platforms, not children.

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The ‘New Cocaine’ Is Already Here. And It’s Not What You Think.

📅 August 2, 2026 📂 AI & Machine Learning

The ‘new cocaine’ isn’t just another drug—it’s a signal of how prohibition backfires. Every ban creates a chemically evolved, more accessible, and psychologically more addictive alternative. The war on drugs doesn’t stop addiction; it forces the market to get smarter. And the scariest part? It arrives in your mailbox, just like everything else.

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