# Common Sense Media on The No Agenda Show Common Sense Media comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2012 to July 2025. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** May 2012 – July 2025 - **Related topics:** [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [501c4](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/501c4.md), [Agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [Ai Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-safety.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Becky Worley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/becky-worley.md), [Chamath Palihapitiya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chamath-palihapitiya.md), [Chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [Chelsea Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### AI Companions, Teen Usage Statistics - **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-24 - **Time:** 1:28:07–1:31:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/ai-companions-teen-usage-statistics.md A report from Common Sense Media indicates that 72% of teens are using AI for advice, friendship, and emotional support. While some use AI for entertainment or flirting, others turn to chatbots as a non-judgmental alternative to human therapy. Experts express concern over the "epidemic" of replacing human social interaction with machine companions. Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [common sense media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense-media.md), [therapy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/therapy.md) ### Common Sense Media, AI Ratings, and Political Bias - **Episode:** [1609: Pain Sponge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1609-pain-sponge.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-19 - **Time:** 1:29:45–1:31:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1609-pain-sponge/chapter/common-sense-media-ai-ratings-and-political-bias.md Becky Worley reported on a new AI rating system from the non-profit Common Sense Media, which evaluates AI products for children based on privacy and misinformation. The organization's leadership is criticized for having a perceived Democratic bias. The discussion suggests that such rating systems are designed to ensure AI outputs align with specific political talking points. Keywords: [common sense media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense-media.md), [becky worley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/becky-worley.md), [ai safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-safety.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md) ### Teen Phone Addiction, Notification Overload Study - **Episode:** [1595: Bin Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-07 - **Time:** 2:05:02–2:09:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police/chapter/teen-phone-addiction-notification-overload-study.md A report from Common Sense Media reveals that the average teenager receives 237 phone notifications per day, with some receiving over 500. This constant "snap attack" leads to significant distractions during school hours and contributes to feelings of loneliness and anxiety. As a low-tech alternative, the hosts suggest introducing children to ham radio to foster real-world technical skills and global communication. Keywords: [common sense media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense-media.md), [smartphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphones.md), [notifications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notifications.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md) ### Common Sense Media Fake News Spotting Guide - **Episode:** [995: Missile by Nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-02 - **Time:** 2:51:54–2:57:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/common-sense-media-fake-news-spotting-guide.md Common Sense Media's five-step guide for spotting fake news is reviewed, which includes checking for unusual URLs and performing reverse image searches. The hosts mock the advice, noting that many "legitimate" news sites also use paywalls and sensationalist imagery, making the criteria difficult to apply objectively. Keywords: [common sense media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense-media.md), [fact checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md), urls, reverse image search, [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md) ### Facebook Executives, Social Media Psychological Impact - **Episode:** [991: Milkshake Duck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-17 - **Time:** 39:26–42:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/facebook-executives-social-media-psychological-impact.md Former Facebook executives Chamath Palihapitiya and Sean Parker have issued warnings about the social network's impact on society. Palihapitiya expressed guilt over creating tools that use dopamine-driven feedback loops to rip apart the social fabric. Parker admitted that the platform was designed to exploit vulnerabilities in human psychology to keep users hooked. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [chamath palihapitiya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chamath-palihapitiya.md), [sean parker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-parker.md), [dopamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dopamine.md), social fabric, [common sense media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense-media.md) ### Common Sense Media, Digital Harassment, Chelsea Clinton - **Episode:** [406: Zombie Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/406-zombie-walk.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-06 - **Time:** 1:21:28–1:26:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/406-zombie-walk/chapter/common-sense-media-digital-harassment-chelsea-clinton.md Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(4) organization with Chelsea Clinton on its board, is promoting the concept of "digital harassment" among teens. The hosts examine the organization's high executive salaries and its role as a promotional arm for the movie industry, specifically targeting children with reviews and contests for films like "The Hunger Games." Keywords: [common sense media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense-media.md), digital harassment, [chelsea clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), mitch kapor, [501c4](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/501c4.md) ### Sexting Advice, Movie Industry Promotion, Agenda 21 - **Episode:** [406: Zombie Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/406-zombie-walk.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-06 - **Time:** 1:26:59–1:34:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/406-zombie-walk/chapter/sexting-advice-movie-industry-promotion-agenda-21.md Common Sense Media provides advice videos for parents on topics like "the truth about sexting" and "toddlers and TV." The hosts argue the group uses fear-based messaging to control children's internet access while simultaneously acting as a marketing tool for Hollywood. They also link the organization's focus on climate and "saving the world" to Agenda 21 initiatives. Keywords: [sexting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexting.md), [common sense media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense-media.md), [hunger games](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunger-games.md), [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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