Topic: Mit Technology Review

Dr. Michael Osterholm is criticized for his scripted podcast delivery regarding the Omicron variant, which he described as a "210 mile an hour curveball." While the MIT Technology Review suggests it will take a month to determine the variant's severity, the hosts argue that early data indicates it is a mild, cold-like version of the virus that is being ignored by mainstream outlets.

A letter from a student named Lauren Smith describes the intense social pressure to "like" selfies and maintain an active presence on Instagram and Facebook. The hosts reference an MIT Technology Review article about the insidious negative effects of online social networks on mental health and the "national health crisis" of digital validation.