A Disturbing Picture of US Economic Mobility, Living with Long COVID, and More

What may happen if the metaverse is left unregulated, disproportionate impacts of long COVID, and how America is failing young people.

View in browser June 23, 2022 A disturbing picture of economic mobility in America   Helping young people prepare for work and life as productive adults is a central and ongoing challenge for any society. A new report by Martha Ross and co-authors from Child Trends shows that the United States is failing at that critical task for too many young people.   Read more Life with long COVID-19   Similar to other health outcomes associated with the pandemic, there are significant inequalities associated with long COVID, as underlying conditions make the severity of longer-term cases more pronounced for racial and ethnic minorities. Gabriel Sanchez, Keon Gilbert, and Camille Busette discuss these disparities and how to address them.    Read more If the metaverse is left unregulated, companies will track your gaze and emotions   The metaverse is a new transition point in the digital era. Tom Wheeler argues that policymakers should use this as an opportunity to decide what the next iteration of the internet should look like, rather than allowing digital companies to once again set their own rules.   Read in TIME The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter subscriptions | Receive the Brookings Brief less often