Mindless Scrolling of Social Media Many of us have had the experience of driving down the road, deep in our own thoughts yet still able to adhere to stop signs and red lights without having much recollection of doing so. This “highway hypnosis” is an example of dissociation, and a new study examined how people …
Internet addiction blogs Aneesh Internet addictionVideo Game AddictionParental ControlDigital Control Worrying About technology won’t do you any good: Whether you like it or not, technology is here to stay and continues to grow rapidly to this day. Social media companies, game companies, and streaming services all hope to increase their usage; an inevitable consequence of …
Deleterious Impact of Social Media The silent epidemic – Impact of social media on young Indians The power of a tool is only as good as how we use it. It is imperative to address the systemic and current challenges to regulate social media use, especially restricting it for pre-teens. Social media has become a …
Increased Screen time triggers Vision Problems Focus is back on digital detox amid increased screen time in children during Covid 19 pandemic. A study by Indian Journal of Ophthalmology revealed that in subjects who were 12 years old, 40% showed symptoms of headache while 38% showed increased rubbing / irritation of eyes. Ophthalmologist Dr Adhikary …
Be aware of Cyber Bullying – A silent menace A related negative effect of internet addiction on teenagers is internet or cyber bullying. Anonymity provided by internet allows for sending of mean messages, rumours, fake profiles. Almost 1 in 10 teenager has experienced cyber bullying. It can be defined as the use of technology to …
Top 10 actions on your social media apps to digitally detox There’s a new diet that’s becoming popular. Is it a fad or a critical remedy for digital addiction? How does a dopamine fasting diet look like? “Please don’t get worried if you can’t reach me or don’t hear from me till 10 am tomorrow,” …
China’s Ban On Video Games China is known largely for its gaming industry, which was actually considered as one of the best. Starting from September 1st, China has reduced gaming time for children from almost 10.5 hours a week down to 3 hours a week for those under 18. They are permitted to play an …
