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Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...- Word of the Day: AlogotrophyWord of the Day: Alogotrophy may be one of the rarest words in the English language, yet its meaning feels strikingly relevant to modern li...
- Word of the Day: BibliokleptomaniaWords like “bibliokleptomania” highlight the remarkable flexibility of the English language. A single complex term can weave together psych...
- Word of the Day: ScripturientWord of the day: Rare words endure because they express experiences that ordinary language often struggles to capture. While modern vocabul...
- New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico prosecutors are demanding significant changes to Meta's social media platforms. This follows a jury verdict finding the company ...
- Computerphobia, yes, it's a thingOur relationship with computers is complex; it's not ignorance that fuels our fear, but rather our profound dependence on technology. This ...
- EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...
- ‘Brain Rot’ is everywhere — here’s why the Internet can’t stop talking about itBrain rot, a new term for mental fatigue, is gaining attention. Excessive online content consumption, especially on social media, is linked...
- Meta, Google ordered to pay $3 million in a landmark social media trial — what happens nextA jury decision against social media companies has raised new questions about online safety and responsibility. The case could affect futur...
- In the golden age of attention deficitShort videos are changing how we focus. While they can make us restless, they also offer endless entertainment. This has created new opport...
- Short-form video impact: How scrolling affects attention span & well-beingShort videos are impacting attention and emotions. A large study shows excessive scrolling links to reduced focus and increased stress. The...
- YouTube exec says goal was viewer value not addictionA landmark social media addiction trial resumed Monday with a YouTube executive insisting that the Google-owned company's aim was to give p...
- Benefits of digital detox: Rediscover peace and presence offlineStepping away from gadgets offers a surprising calm. Initial withdrawal gives way to a world of rediscovered sounds and textures. Time feel...
- Loving doom and gloomOnline users compulsively consume distressing news. This trend fuels terms like 'doomscroll' and 'rage-bait', content designed to provoke a...
- YouTube argues it isn't social media in landmark tech addiction trialYouTube, its lawyers said, is an entertainment platform more like Netflix than a social network like Facebook. People use the video streami...
- EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design,' seeks changes to protect usersThe European Union has accused TikTok of breaching digital rules over “addictive design” features such as autoplay and infinite scroll. EU ...
- No option 'off the table' as UK mulls social media ban for childrenBritain is considering tougher limits on children’s social media use, with no ideas ruled out, including possible bans. Prime Minister Keir...
- Wharton psychologist and ex-Pentagon advisor unpacks the real mental health crisis among youth. Netizens ask, 'Are we sure it’s just kids?'Wharton psychologist and ex-Pentagon advisor Adam Grant shared findings from a JAMA Health study, warning that youth mental health risks st...
- Addicted to likes? This one phone habit could reveal you are dealing with a narcissist, experts sayPsychologists reveal a startling connection between excessive phone use and narcissistic personality traits. A study in the Journal of Rese...
- Driving Detective switches 'Do Not Disturb' on when you're in a moving vehicleIf you are afraid of missing a very important call, you can set exceptions.
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