Stephen Fry Compares Social Media to Polluted Rivers at Jaipur Literature Festival

At the Jaipur Literature Festival, British author and actor Stephen Fry compared social media to London's polluted rivers, reflecting his shift from early optimism to concern. Initially impressed by social media's role in movements like the Arab Spring, Fry now views these platforms as contaminated by commercial interests, likening them to waterways polluted during the Industrial Revolution. He warned that harmful content is being introduced for profit, making social media unsafe, especially for younger users.