# Meta considered a ‘whisper strategy’ to turn academics against Jonathan Haidt

https://mins.news/en/item/118967

- The Verge, 2026-10-28 11:30 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/policy/1020012/meta-jonathan-haidt-social-media-mental-health

> Newly filed court documents show that Meta employees discussed ways in March 2023 to get academics to oppose social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, as the company faced public pressure over teen mental health and looming child-safety trials. The notes do not establish whether Meta acted on the ideas.

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