This post was updated Sept. 27 at 11:12 p.m. Just 13 seconds. That is how long it took for my phone to download Threads. In the short time it takes to download a new social media app, people typically don’t take the time to consider all the potential problems that may come with it – from burnout to addiction to misinformation. Read more...

Photo: The new Meta app, Threads, is pictured. Students should regulate their social media usage to prevent harmful impacts, argues columnist Danielle Taylor. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)