#smartphone-distraction

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Film
fromThe Atlantic
6 hours ago

The Film Students Who Can No Longer Sit Through Films

College film students increasingly fail to watch or focus on assigned feature-length films, frequently checking phones despite bans and faculty requests.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Digitally Connected, Emotionally Disengaged

Widespread device use and chatbots increase accessibility and perceived safety but risk distracting, eroding, and replacing meaningful human connection.
Mental health
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

The Surprising Power of Boredom: It Lets You Confront Big Questions & Give Life Meaning

Boredom activates the brain's default-mode network, forcing confrontation with life's meaning; constant smartphone stimulation prevents this and contributes to anxiety and depression.
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