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Why you can't stop scrolling (and how to fix it).
The psychology behind infinite scroll and variable rewards, and what actually breaks the loop.
February 1, 20268 min read
Journal
Long reads. No takes.
Slow writing on attention, dopamine, and the protocol behind the app.
Science
The dopamine detox myth.
Dopamine detoxes are trending, but most of what's said about them is wrong.
Jan 286 min read
Product
Screen Time vs. LOCK IN.
Apple's built-in tool is a start. Here's why it isn't enough for real recovery.
Jan 255 min read
Tips
Twenty-one habits to replace scrolling.
Practical alternatives for the moment the urge hits, from two-minute fixes to bigger shifts.
Jan 2010 min read
Personal
How to tell your friends you're quitting Instagram.
Social pressure is real. Here's how to navigate it without losing people.
Jan 157 min read
Science
The science of urge surfing.
The CBT technique that lets cravings come and go without acting on them.
Jan 106 min read
Science
Why you can't put your phone down (it's not willpower).
What you're feeling is engineering, not character.
Feb 255 min read
Science
Hard dopamine vs. easy dopamine.
Why your brain feels dead after a three-hour scroll and what to do instead.
Feb 226 min read
Science
What happens to your brain when you stop scrolling.
A day-by-day, research-grounded breakdown.
Feb 198 min read
Science
The five types of phone addiction.
Phone addiction isn't one thing. Recognize which pattern is yours.
Feb 167 min read
Science
The willpower myth.
Self-control isn't a tank that runs dry. It's a skill that grows.
Feb 135 min read
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