Psychologists have figured out why you get so bored scrolling through TikTok and Instagram – Fast Company
A fear of missing out or looking for the next best thing is keeping us in unhealthy cycles. “Boredom is… read more
You have one life. Do you really want to spend it looking at your phone? – The Guardian
There are many reasons that we’re tethered to our phones, but the one that I find the most infuriating is… read more
How to train your brain to increase your attention span – Fast Company
When we think about executive attention, one element of it that comes to mind is our “attention span,” which is… read more
In Defense of the Landline Telephone – Lifehacker
I spend too much time looking at my phone. You do too. Everyone does. This is by design. A massive,… read more
Addictions and Compulsive Behaviors: Internet and Technology Abuse and Addiction Tests – Center for Internet and Technology Addiction
The potential for addictive and compulsive behavior is inherent to the human condition. We all have times in which we… read more
Constant craving: how digital media turned us all into dopamine addicts – The Guardian
Addiction is a spectrum disorder: it’s not as simple as being an addict or not being an addict. It’s deemed… read more
‘We are killing people’: How technology has made your car ‘a candy store of distraction’ – LATimes via Yahoo! Finance
Cognitive psychologist David Strayer was among those called in to help the Army with its Apache problem. Since then, he… read more
You can trick your brain into using your phone less – PopSci
“The companies that create these apps have a vested interest in you using them,” says Rosen. “They hire psychologists and… read more
How ‘Gamification’ of Everything Is Manipulating You (and How to Recognize It) – LifeHacker
There’s nothing necessarily wrong with making consuming a product or doing a job “fun,” but when marketers and employers are… read more
Have we forgotten how to read critically? – Dame
Reading can make you feel close to someone without actually knowing them, a precious gift in a lonely world. But… read more