Addicted To Infinite Scrolling: The Dark Side Of Social Media
Imagine visiting a renowned restaurant that offers an all-you-can-eat buffet. Excited to try the best dishes, you arrive hungry and ready to indulge. However, with a constant flow of food being served, it becomes difficult to distinguish the best options and you find yourself consuming an excessive amount without really knowing what you're eating. Eventually, you may become overwhelmed and sick from overindulgence. A similar phenomenon is happening in our digital culture, where an abundance of content is readily available and easily accessible through the use of infinite scrolling. This feature, intended to improve the online experience, has instead led to an overconsumption of content, resulting in distractions and a loss of focus. Just like overindulging in food, overconsumption of content can have negative effects on our well-being. Have you ever found yourself scrolling through your social media feed for an extended period of time without realizing it? Or have you ever become ...