Against the stream – The Yale Review
If the present age, the Age of Scrolling, abets sampling and second thoughts, the Age of Browsing encouraged second chances…. read more
Workers Are Using ‘Mouse Movers’ So They Can Use the Bathroom in Peace – Vice
At the beginning of the pandemic almost two years ago, there was much speculation about how the global crisis of… read more
Thoughts of work invaded my life—until I learned how to unplug – Science Magazine
So I set a new boundary for myself: Only deal with work-related tasks—opening emails, reading journal articles—when I can give… read more
The clickbaitification of Netflix – Slate
It seems unlikely that Netflix’s trend toward clickbait in 2021 reflects some executive decision; it’s probably a confluence of a… read more
How ‘Soft Fascination’ Helps Restore Your Tired Brain – elemental
“If you’re on a cell phone for eight hours a day, your attention never gets a rest,” Phil Stieg says…. read more
Glued To Your Phone? Here’s How To Rethink Your Relationship With Social Media – NPR
It’s no secret that apps and social media companies are competing for consumers’ attention. The more time spent on an… read more
NPR’s Joy Generator
Scientists are learning that our feelings aren’t hard-wired — emotions are created by our brains in response to what we’re… read more
I Write the Songs
One also risks investing TikTok with irresistible mind-control powers that are the flip side of “knowing you better than you… read more
Addictive Features of Social Media/Messenger Platforms and Freemium Games against the Background of Psychological and Economic Theories (Montag et al.)
Currently about 2.71 billion humans use a smartphone worldwide. Although smartphone technology has brought many advances, a growing number of… read more
Captivating algorithms: Recommender systems as traps (Seaver)
Algorithmic recommender systems are a ubiquitous feature of contemporary cultural life online, suggesting music, movies, and other materials to their… read more