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The shrinking present: Why nothing lasts in the age of TikTok

The shrinking present: Why nothing lasts in the age of TikTok

How viral trends became our shared touchstones — and the rise of disposable culture

Kian Malekanian
Kian Malekanian
How social media feeds evolved to stop you from stopping

How social media feeds evolved to stop you from stopping

From chronological to algorithmic. Your feed's not what it used to be.

Kian Malekanian
Kian Malekanian
The Dunbar Limit: Why your brain can’t handle 1,000s of friends

The Dunbar Limit: Why your brain can’t handle 1,000s of friends

Our brains have a relationship cap — but social media pushes us past it

Kian Malekanian
Kian Malekanian
Is excessive smartphone use really an addiction?

Is excessive smartphone use really an addiction?

Just a bad habit? Or can it be addiction? Here’s what science says.

Kian Malekanian
Kian Malekanian
The dopamine see-saw: Why a world of constant pleasure is making us miserable

The dopamine see-saw: Why a world of constant pleasure is making us miserable

The neuroscience behind why overabundance can lead to more pain

Kian Malekanian
Kian Malekanian
The internet was supposed to preserve knowledge. Instead, it’s disappearing.

The internet was supposed to preserve knowledge. Instead, it’s disappearing.

It means we need to take action to preserve the things that matter most

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Social media thrives on outrage politics — leaving us hooked and divided

Social media thrives on outrage politics — leaving us hooked and divided

Why you shouldn't let it dictate how you get around

Kian Malekanian
Kian Malekanian
The dangers of relying too much on your GPS

The dangers of relying too much on your GPS

Why you shouldn't let it dictate how you get around

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Dopamine: The secret force behind your scrolling habits

Dopamine: The secret force behind your scrolling habits

Tech giants have mastered the art of manipulating your brain’s reward system.

Kian Malekanian
Kian Malekanian
I took everyone's phones on Thanksgiving — here's what happened

I took everyone's phones on Thanksgiving — here's what happened

Was it the oval plates? The wine? Or maybe the absence of glowing screens?

Kian Malekanian
Kian Malekanian
Why ditching your phone in the morning is good for your brain

Why ditching your phone in the morning is good for your brain

It has to be with your brainwaves (and emotions)

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Curate your life, don't let algorithms do it for you

Curate your life, don't let algorithms do it for you

To better uncover what you love, you need new ways to discover interesting things beyond just places like Amazon

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
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