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The Digital Dopamine Trap
Children, Addiction, Human Behaviour, Psychology Dion Le Roux Children, Addiction, Human Behaviour, Psychology Dion Le Roux

The Digital Dopamine Trap

In the 21st century, digital technology has become integral to everyday life.

From smartphones to social media and gaming, children today grow up in an environment where access to digital devices is nearly ubiquitous.

Technology undoubtedly offers numerous benefits, such as instant access to information, enhanced communication, and learning tools, but it also has significant downsides.

One of the most concerning is the extent to which children are being left to their own devices, both figuratively and literally.

With significant access to social media, video games, and online entertainment, many children are increasingly addicted to these digital experiences.

This “dopamine cocaine” effect, driven by the same neurochemical that fuels addiction, is not only impairing children’s ability to self-regulate but is also preventing them from developing the critical life skills necessary to succeed in the real world.

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