Real Life Becomes Unfulfilling
As we continue to scroll, we get in this never-ending loop of constant dopamine.
Whenever we do get back to our normal life, it seems boring or unfulfilling because we get way less dopamine than what our phones give us.
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Thinking about subjects such as science, self-improvement and learning about people and their habits are some of my favorite things to do :)
This is my idea of how phones and social media are ruining our happiness. I've thought about this subject a lot because I use my phone often and don't feel good about it.
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