Solitude Is a Skill – Behavioral Scientist
Through her research Thomas has identified skills to help people learn how to enjoy their time alone, and developed a… read more
Why teenagers are deliberately seeking brain rot on TikTok – Psyche
This is my first introduction to the term ‘brain rot’. Perplexed, I ask them what it means. Laughing, they describe… read more
Great news — social media is falling apart – Business Insider
The other problem is that users have very little control over what they experience online. Studies have found that news… read more
How addictive, endless scrolling is bad for your mental health – Washington Post
Social media has redefined human connection, especially if you’re part of the millennial or Gen Z generation. It is so… read more
How to Stop Doomscrolling—With Psychology – Wired
“Doomscrolling is essentially an avoidance technique used to cope with anxiety, so wherever you are vulnerable to anxiety, doomscrolling can… read more
How to log off – MIT Technology Review
Breaking out of doomscrolling malaise requires careful thought, but it is possible. Speaking to these experts has taught me the… read more
The pleasure, the pain and the politics of a digital detox – Psyche
I point to three main motives for taking a digital break. Being present is an overarching concern. Digital media allow… 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
“Ok, Doomer”: Privacy Literacy Instruction Strategies to Lighten the Mood – and Your Workload
Privacy literacy instruction often explores difficult topics, including pervasive surveillance, social engineering, information asymmetries, and the control paradox, as well… read more
The darkly soothing compulsion of ‘doomscrolling’
There are multiple reasons why the urge to read may be so strong: the feeling of safety in knowledge, especially… read more