Technology is a terrible master…

Excessive technology use has been linked to decreased attention spans, increased anxiety, and disrupted sleep patterns, with studies showing that the average person spends over seven hours per day on screens. Social media platforms are designed to maximize user engagement through algorithms that exploit psychological vulnerabilities, leading to compulsive usage and reduced real-world social interactions. Research also suggests that excessive smartphone use alters brain activity in regions associated with impulse control and reward processing, reinforcing addictive behaviors similar to substance dependence.