New Culture Forum We're MAD To Give Our Children Smart Phones. It's CHILD ABUSE. Juliet Samuel
Dec 15, 2024
Juliet Samuel, a Times journalist known for her insights into technology and society, dives deep into the epidemic of smartphone addiction, likening it to substance abuse. She reveals how these devices foster compulsive behavior, particularly among children, and highlights the alarming link to declining mental health. Samuel discusses the need for regulatory measures and advocates for a mindful approach to news consumption to combat anxiety. She calls for societal change and stricter regulations on smartphone usage, particularly for minors.
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Smartphone Addiction Epidemic
- Excessive smartphone use is becoming a widespread, unspoken addiction.
- It negatively impacts sleep, family time, and even cognitive functions like concentration and information processing.
Spectrum of Smartphone Use
- Smartphone addiction, like alcohol, has a spectrum of use.
- While moderate use can be beneficial, excessive use becomes detrimental to a healthy life.
Dopamine and Addiction
- Social media use triggers dopamine hits, similar to addictive drugs.
- This creates a cycle of pleasure-seeking behavior, leading to increasing dependence and "doomscrolling."