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Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How to Stay Focused in an Age of Distraction

Seven mindful practices restore focus and peace of mind by counteracting chronic stress and cognitive disruption caused by smartphones, constant interruptions, and sleep deprivation.
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

The design of shallow thinking

Design choices and platform shifts turned the internet from a reflective 'place' into an environment that discourages deep thinking long before AI.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How to get out of a love-hate relationship with your phone

Smartphones significantly pull attention, even when silent or not actively used.
Mental health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

A New Paper Just Found Something Horrifying About Kids Who Get Phones Early in Life

Access to smartphones before age 13 increases severe mental health issues in young adults.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is There Really a Mental Health Crisis?

Teen depression rates have risen in conjunction with smartphone usage, but data analysis shows a more complicated picture than Jonathan Haidt suggests.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

We must act to stop radicalisation through smartphones, terror watchdog says

New methods of extremist recruitment have emerged due to smartphones, prompting a need for improved strategies to combat radicalization.
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