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Green Brothers Critique Internet Addiction in New Video

4/11/2026

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John Green, author and YouTuber, and his brother Hank Green release the video "Am I Cigarettes?" critiquing internet addiction.
They state the internet can be both beneficial and harmful, shaping identities and communities.
Hank Green says some content is like junk food, while their fandom's fundraising for maternal healthcare shows productive use.
They propose that, as "cyborgs," people should curate digital consumption rather than quit the internet.

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John Green, author and YouTuber, and his brother Hank Green release the video "Am I Cigarettes?" critiquing internet addiction.
They state the internet can be both beneficial and harmful, shaping identities and communities.
Hank Green says some content is like junk food, while their fandom's fundraising for maternal healthcare shows productive use.
They propose that, as "cyborgs," people should curate digital consumption rather than quit the internet.