Infinite scrolling: The 'gateway to addiction' at the heart of the war on social media

The government is currently considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s in the UK, and has highlighted infinite scrolling as a feature which "drives addictive or compulsive use".
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A behavioral scientist says the real reason people can’t stop doomscrolling isn’t boredom or addiction. It’s an unmet need for controllable uncertainty.

The dominant narrative frames doomscrolling as a dopamine addiction or a willpower failure. Behavioral science suggests something more honest: your brain is seeking low-stakes unpredictability because ...

I finally beat my 'scrolling' addiction with this one productivity app

I downloaded a new app for my trusty Samsung Galaxy phone after checking out a recommended list. The one that I liked using was StayFree. StayFree is a screen time control app that works on Android, ...
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Inventor of infinite scroll says he regrets it at New Mexico Meta trial

The inventor of the infinite scroll, Aza Raskin, testified in New Mexico, expressing regret over his creation.