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Beyond the Ban: Designing the Third Spaces Teens Need

Reducing technology use is widely seen as beneficial, but it may not be enough. What if we offered an alternative?

September 17, 2026

By Bridget Marquis

Reducing technology use is widely seen as beneficial, but it may not be enough. What if we offered an alternative?

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