Carlo Verdelli's New Book Examines Smartphone Impact on Youth and Society

Carlo Verdelli's book 'Il diavolo in tasca. Genitori e figli prigionieri del telefonino' was published by Einaudi Stile libero on February 5, 2026. The work addresses concerns about smartphone addiction among young people and adults, discussing digital dependency and societal effects. It references global regulatory efforts, such as France's proposed social media ban for under-15s and Australia's app restrictions for those under 16. The book will be presented in Milan on February 13, 2026, with Luciano Fontana, and in Rome on February 25, 2026, with Walter Veltroni. Verdelli argues for balanced approaches to technology use, emphasizing education over prohibition.