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There is cautious optimism grounded in growing global awareness. The film's widespread reach and international reception—translated into 30 languages and viewed across 190 countries—show people everywhere recognize the problem. Some countries like the EU, Canada, and California are exploring regulations, but the speakers lament the slow pace of policy changes given the urgency.
They stress the importance of mobilizing a collective movement—educating, advocating, and developing alternative platforms—for change. Analogous to environmental activism, they propose creating social media tools that uphold privacy, cognitive health, and democratic values, rather than prioritize profit through manipulation.