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How to stop doomscrolling and reclaim your brain

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The Impact of Smartphones on Attention, Memory, and Well-being

This chapter explores how smartphones and apps fragment our attention, train us to be more distractible, and contribute to decreased memory and overall well-being. It also discusses the role of dopamine in driving phone usage and the addictive nature of certain apps, as well as our fascination with consuming anxiety-inducing content.

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