9.5M
People Reached
∞
Voices This Was Always For
A Mission Worth Fighting For
Hi, I'm Conner, a 21-year-old who's spent the last few years building a life on social media. By 18, I had grown millions of followers and seen firsthand how powerful these platforms can be. I love social media, but I've also seen how it silently shapes people (especially kids) in ways they don't even notice.
That’s why I launched this site.
Right now, teens spend 6 to 8 hours a day online, yet schools barely talk about how to use social media well. We teach CPR. We teach driver’s ed. But we’re not teaching students how to stay mentally healthy in the digital world they navigate daily?
We’re developing a one-week Digital Truth Curriculum to bring digital literacy education into high school classrooms. Students will learn how to:
Understand how algorithms shape what they see
Recognize early signs of comparison, fatigue, and identity distortion
Curate healthier feeds that don't silently fuel insecurity
Build boundaries and reclaim agency online
This isn't about banning phones or blaming apps. The problem is most users don't realize they're in control of the experience they're having. They're curating their own mental health without even knowing it.
I've lived both sides of this system, as the 15-year-old glued to a screen and as the creator producing content seen by millions. I know what people aspire to, and I know what it costs.
If we don’t teach kids how to use social media consciously, they’ll keep consuming unconsciously, and suffer for it.
Some eye-opening stats:
Nearly half of U.S. teens feel addicted to social media
Teens with 4+ hours/day screen time are twice as likely to report anxiety or depression
The average teen now spends 49 hours/week on social media — 1 in 10 spend over 80
Status + Next Phase
Conner sits down with Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, Director of National Health Communications for the Office of the Surgeon General, to discuss why excessive screen use has become a national public health priority. Together, they explore the growing impact of digital technology on mental health, attention, sleep, and what it will take to build a healthier relationship with technology.
Where we show up
Highlights from where our story, mission, and message have been shared so far.
Scroll⇒
Brief snippet
Conner talks “Digital Literacy” on the Jason Rantz show
Current Backers
Leaders and influencers who support our digital literacy mission
Need to get in contact? Send inquiries to cmathersocial@gmail.com