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This episode of Dharmic Life explores smartphone and social media addiction through personal experiences, research, and a dharmic lens. Today, digital platforms are intentionally engineered to capture our attention through constant notifications and endless feeds. This has fueled the rise of “doomscrolling,” a habit known to negatively affect our mood, mental well-being, and relationships. In fact, rising smartphone use has coincided with a sharp increase in youth depression,...
This episode of Dharmic Life explores smartphone and social media addiction through personal experiences, research, and a dharmic lens. Today, digital platforms are intentionally engineered to capture our attention through constant notifications and endless feeds. This has fueled the rise of “doomscrolling,” a habit known to negatively affect our mood, mental well-being, and relationships. In fact, rising smartphone use has coincided with a sharp increase in youth depression,...
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