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Core Series • 13 pieces

Screen Life

Digital escape habits, algorithmic pressure, and rebuilding offline life.

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Pieces in this core series

01

Screen Life: Orientation

An orientation to digital escape habits, algorithmic pressure, and rebuilding offline life.

02

The Doomscroll Addiction: Hours Gone, Nothing Gained

Hours Gone, Nothing Gained

03

The Gaming Escape: When Virtual Life Feels Better Than Real

When Virtual Life Feels Better Than Real

04

The YouTube/Netflix Hole: Binging to Avoid

Binging to Avoid

05

The Parasocial Trap: Feeling Close to People Who Don't Know You Exist

Feeling Close to People Who Don't Know You Exist

06

The Late-Night Spiral: Can't Sleep, Can't Stop Scrolling

Can't Sleep, Can't Stop Scrolling

07

The Notification Anxiety: Phone as Emotional Regulator

Phone as Emotional Regulator

08

The Comparison Feed: Social Media and Self-Worth Destruction

Social Media and Self-Worth Destruction

09

The FOMO Algorithm: Designed to Make You Feel Left Out

Designed to Make You Feel Left Out

10

The Screen Time Lie: "Just Five More Minutes"

"Just Five More Minutes"

11

The Real Life Disconnect: Losing Hours to Devices

Losing Hours to Devices

12

Digital Detox: What Actually Works

What Actually Works

13

Rebuilding Real Life: What to Do Instead

What to Do Instead

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