Post #13

Attention is the oil of the 21st century. Majority of human population turn to the endless scroll of TikTok videos the moment they find themselves doing a boring repetitive task (brushing teeth, waiting for the bus, etc.). With the introduction of internet and social media, we got used to instant gratification and the quick dopamine hits to the point where we can't get out of bed without checking our phones first. There are no long term studies on the impact of social media on the brain as mainstream social media has been only around for the past 15-20 years. Social media can affect the ability to focus and pay attention in the long-term, by changing the way the brain processes information and rewiring attentional networks, leading to attention deficit, impulsivity, and impulsivity. Studies also suggest that heavy social media users have a higher likelihood of developing symptoms of ADHD. if you use your phone more than 3-4 hours every day, maybe it's time to evaluate some life choices. But how do you get out of this cycle? Cal Newport suggests getting off social media for a month and seeing if your life changes drastically. Are your friends (or your follower base) reaching out to you asking why you went off the grid? If you don't get an enormous amount of messages, then you are probably better off not going to that said social media platform. My personal take on this: deleting social media outright is the solution. People are afraid of missing out on what's going on with their friends life, but at the end of the day, if your deeply care about your friends and family, talking to them in person or giving them a call once in a while should be your go-to solution. Reject TikTok, embrace boredom. Telegram