Expertise

Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU Stern and author of The Anxious Generation. His research explores the intuitive basis of morality and how it varies across cultures and political divides. He also studies the impact of technology and culture on the mental health of children, teens, and adults.

J. Nathan Matias is a professor who studies digital governance and behavior change in groups and networks shaped by AI systems. He leads the Citizens & Technology Lab at Cornell, and is the co-founder and executive committee member of the Coalition for Independent Technology Research.

Ryan Broderick (newsletter • podcast) is a journalist and media critic known for being an expert on web culture. He regularly puts out content deconstructing current events through the lens of internet culture, and is a great resource for understanding the kinds of ecosystems kids are encountering or joining online, including gaming.

Raffaele Ciriello is a postdoc at the University of Sydney. His research “explores the complex intersections of digital innovation, decentralised governance, and ethics, often through the lens of dialectics, design, and compassion” and he writes frequently about human-AI companionship, which is becoming a critical area for parents to understand.

Abby is a speech language pathologist who specializes in the role of play for language development (including gestalt language processors). She is also passionate about teaching responsible screen habits. Her Instagram bio contains links to many resources, products, and discounts.

Sam Gregory is the Executive Director of the global human rights organization WITNESS, with decades of experience as a recognized technologist, researcher, and human rights advocate. He is an expert on smartphone witnessing, human rights work using video and technology, deepfakes, media authenticity and generative AI.

Gabb Wireless is a media product company offering phones and smartwatches for different ages without social media or web browsing. Their Instagram is a great source of knowledge for parents who want to stay smart on how smartphones, apps, and online games can impact kids.

Tristan Harris is a technology ethicist and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, a non-profit that aims to align technology with human interests. Harris worked as a Design Ethicist at Google, and now discusses how technology impacts people's behavior, attention, and wellbeing.