Do Social Media Algorithms Favor Content That Affects Your Well-being?
Social media algorithms are designed to keep you hooked on their platforms by showing you content that plays to your biases, fears, and fantasies, say experts.
Social media algorithms are designed to keep you hooked on their platforms by showing you content that plays to your biases, fears, and fantasies, say experts.
‘Technology doesn’t trigger addiction directly through physiological interactions like the use of nicotine or alcohol do.
But we still get addicted to it. Why?
The answer is in the way human psychology works.’
Setting up screen time limits is crucial for your kids’ healthier growth, say experts.
Coined by clinical psychiatrist Ariane Ling, Doomscrolling, or doomsurfing, is an unofficial term for the compulsion to scour social media and the internet for negative
We often talk about screen time limits for kids and how it helps enhance their minds and bodies. But is setting a screen time limit
Technology certainly made human life on earth a lot easier. But, as much as we’ve enjoyed the advancement in technology, we’ve suffered the consequences too.
Psychologists have made it pretty clear that “quiet” is essential for humans. When you let yourself in a quiet space, it gives your brain the time and space to calm your sensory systems and take charge of your emotions. But, thanks to ever-increasing noise pollution, finding quiet spaces today is nearly impossible.
The metaverse technology can severely harm your mental health, say experts. You might be familiar with the concept of the metaverse. For the past few
It’s certainly enjoyable to catch up with friends’ activities or watch your favorite content creator while you’re eating. However, bringing your cell phone to the
In this season 1 finale episode, released on August 3, 2021, podcast host R Blank, co-host Stephanie Warner and producer James Burtt discuss their highlights
Helping you live healthier with less technology, and experiencing more joy from the technology you use.
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