“There are only three reasons for a distraction. An internal trigger, an external trigger or a planning problem,” says Nir Eyal.
Tag: digital addiction
Digital Detox: I Gave Up My Smartphone for 22 Days
I had no idea how much of an Internet world I’d been living in, comparing my own Internet life with other Internet lives. Compulsively engaging with our smartphones distorts our self-image and objectivity.
South Korea Facing Digital Addiction Crisis
Almost 10 million people in South Korea are at serious risk of digital addiction.
Goodbye Autoplay: New Bill Aims To Curb Social Media Addiction
The bill aims to ban potentially addictive features such as the “infinite scroll” and “autoplay.”
Apple Takes Down Smartphone Addiction Apps, Puts Up Their Own
Apps meant to help users limit screen time for themselves or their kids are having permissions revoked, or removed entirely.
Study Challenges Link Between Teen Social Media Use And Depression
Researchers explored whether teens are using social media to feel better or if it makes them feel worse.
"Ralph Breaks The Internet" Was Originally About Social Media Addiction
The original storyline of Ralph Breaks the Internet focused on social media addiction and the obsession with getting “likes” and affirmations. Ralph Breaks the Internet is the follow-up to the popular animated movie, Wreck-It Ralph. Sarah Silverman and John C. Reilly voice the video game characters Vanellope and Wreck-It Ralph, two unlikely friends. The sequel—now playing in theaters—was… Continue reading "Ralph Breaks The Internet" Was Originally About Social Media Addiction
Why People With Internet Addiction React Worse When Wifi Fails
Researchers explored the reaction to digital technology failure in people with internet addiction for a recent study. When the Wifi loses its connectivity, or the movie we’re streaming buffers endlessly—when the digital technology by which we have come to expect as part of our daily lives fails, our response to this interruption can take a… Continue reading Why People With Internet Addiction React Worse When Wifi Fails
First-Ever Case Of Netflix Addiction Being Treated In India
The man would turn on Netflix first thing in the morning and binge-watch shows and movies for more than seven hours every day. Internet addiction disorder is not officially recognized in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), but it’s very much a reality for some. A serious case of digital addiction in India… Continue reading First-Ever Case Of Netflix Addiction Being Treated In India
Worried About Your Smartphone Use? These Tips Can Help
A few health experts offer some useful suggestions for limiting screen time and reconnecting with the world outside of your phone. Smartphones undoubtedly make our lives easier. After all, we can now do our banking, grocery shopping and trip planning all from the comfort of our homes with a few taps. However, smartphones are increasingly… Continue reading Worried About Your Smartphone Use? These Tips Can Help