About

I'm Andy Beall. I research and write about how technology affects the way we think and learn — with a focus on what matters for kids, educators, and the people making policy decisions.

This blog exists because the public conversation about screens, social media, and AI tends to oscillate between panic and dismissal. The research tells a more interesting story, and I think it deserves a more careful reading.

What I Cover

• Social media and children's mental health
• Screen time and cognitive development
• AI and cognitive skills / deskilling
• Handwriting vs. typing

Contact

Reach me at andy@whatdrives.me.