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Science Policy Brain Development Cognition Sleep

Caitlin Goodpaster June 20, 2023May 24, 2023 Brain development, Data Privacy, Data Security, Instant Gratification, Reward, Sleep, Social media, TikTok

How TikTok Hijacks Your Brain

By Caitlin Goodpaster TikTok, a video-sharing app that has taken the world by storm, was first introduced as Douyin in 2016 in China, where it gained 100 million users in… Read More

Cognition Culture

Carolin Fischer January 31, 2023 Cognition, Digital, Information, Neuroplasticity, Operant Conditioning, Social media

Brainfluence: How the Digital World Shapes Our Brain

By Carolin Fischer When was the last time you looked at your smartphone? Or are you even reading this text on your smartphone right now? In any case, you are… Read More

Bias Big Ideas Brain Basics

Carolyn Amir June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 algorithm, belief, Bias, ESMU, Internet, Punishment, Reward, Social Bond, Social media, Technology

This Is Your Brain on Twitter: The Neuroscience of Social Media

Written by Carolyn Amir How has the internet changed your life? How has social media? For many, social media represents a way to stay in touch with old friends, organize… Read More

Neuro News Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Kate Fehlhaber October 7, 2013March 5, 2017 2013, depression, Facebook, Facebook Use Predicts Declines in Subjective Well-Being in Young Adults, Kross, PloS one, Social media, Sueur, Well-Being

Unhappy with your life? Try spending less time on Facebook!

I’m going to ask you a question, and you have to be honest. Promise? OK. Here’s the question: how much time do you spend on Facebook each day? Take a… Read More