The kids with phones are alright
Summary
Heather Burns analyzes a trending video of a group of teenage girls being filmed on a train and uses it to critique UK tech policy and proposed restrictions on youth smartphone use. She argues that bystander action and youth agency are crucial, and that policy directions risk safety and personal development by over-censoring young people. The post expands into broader commentary on power dynamics, elite perspectives, and the need for practical digital literacy and autonomy for teenagers.