Technology Addiction

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Our ability to pay attention is collapsing. From the author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections comes a groundbreaking examination of why this is happening—and how to get our attention back. “The book the world needs in order to win the war on distraction...

“Irresistible is a fascinating and much needed exploration of one of the most troubling phenomena of modern times.” —Malcolm Gladwell, author of New York Times bestsellers David and Goliath and Outliers “One of the most mesmerizing and important books I’ve read in quite some time...

When two Stanford graduate students set out to create a new kind of cigarette that wouldn’t kill them, they didn’t foresee all the obstacles that lay ahead — or the powerful forces their invention would unleash. Nearly 10 years after the launch of the JUUL, Backfired: The Vaping Wars asks: Could e-cigarettes have been the solution to one of the world’s most pressing public health problems—or was this technology doomed to introduce a whole new generation to nicotine, and end up perpetuating an intractable addiction?

From the Industrial Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence, The Technology Trap takes a sweeping look at the history of technological progress and how it has radically shifted the distribution of economic and political power among society’s members.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An urgent warning of the unprecedented risks that AI and other fast-developing technologies pose to global order, and how we might contain them while we have the chance—from a co-founder of the pioneering artificial intelligence company DeepMind and current CEO of...

Discover a new and hopeful path forward as you consider your family's approach to social media, screen time, and technology. We've all heard the mind-boggling statistics about technology and social media use. The numbers don't lie; our obsession with smartphones and social media is slowly...

Are you ready to unlock the mysteries of quantum computing and ride the wave of the next technological revolution? "Quantum Supremacy: Navigating the Opportunities of the Quantum Revolution" is your essential guide to understanding and leveraging the unprecedented advancements in quantum technology. This forward-thinking book dives deep into the practical implications of quantum computing, offering a comprehensive roadmap to help individuals, businesses, and policymakers thrive in this transformative era. Explore the dynamic world of quantum technologies through a structured and accessible ...

For fans of Educated and Invisible Child, David Sussillo combines memoir and cutting-edge neuroscience to tell the story of his unlikely journey from group homes and drug-addicted parents to the scientific elite—exploring why, and how, he managed to succeed against all odds. David Sussillo has...

What if reducing screen time wasn't about willpower, but about using the right system? No matter your goals, Digital Detox provides a simple, proven framework to help you reclaim your time, sharpen your focus, and live more intentionally. Mark Jonsson reveals the hidden strategies that make it easy to build a healthier relationship with technology—without struggle, sacrifice, or the fear of falling behind If you have tried to cut back on screen time and found it difficult, the problem is not you—the real issue is relying on discipline alone. With the right approach, you can naturally ...

In this stunning follow-up to Hollow Kingdom, the hilarious animal duo is back with a renewed sense of hope for humanity, ready to take on a world ravaged by a viral pandemic. ★ "Hilarious and heartbreaking." —Shelf Awareness (Starred Review) Once upon an apocalypse, there lived an obscenely...

In an age where screens dominate our lives, Digital Minimalism: Escaping Doom Scrolling and Screen Addiction provides actionable steps to break free from the grip of endless notifications and mindless scrolling. This book empowers you to create a healthy relationship with technology, helping you focus on what truly matters and lead a more intentional, balanced life. Whether you're looking to reduce distractions or cultivate mindfulness, this guide provides the tools to simplify your digital world and reconnect with yourself.

When Pete Etchells was 13, his father died from motor neurone disease. In order to cope, he immersed himself in a virtual world - first as an escape, but later to try to understand what had happened. Etchells is now a researcher into the psychological effects of video games, and was co-author on a recent paper explaining why WHO plans to classify "game addiction" as a danger to public health are based on bad science and (he thinks) are a bad idea. In this, his first book, he journeys through the history and development of video games via scientific study....

Do you ever feel like your attention is being pulled in a thousand different directions, leaving you mentally exhausted, profoundly discouraged, and constantly overwhelmed? In an age dominated by endless digital notifications, artificial intelligence, and unexpected daily setbacks, it is dangerously easy to fall into spirals of self-doubt and uncertainty. You are not alone if you feel like your reactive emotions are hijacking your days, or that true, unwavering focus has slipped entirely out of your grasp. Every time you try to regain your footing, another wave of stress seems to knock you ...

Are you tired of feeling drained, distracted, and quietly defeated by the relentless demands of the modern screen? In a culture filled with endless digital noise, algorithmic traps, and secret battles with pornography, many men carry a heavy weight of shame, doubt, and spiritual fatigue. You long to step up as a strong, purpose-driven leader for your family and community, yet tech addiction and constant isolation keep holding you back. You are not alone in this fight, and your desire to regain your focus, integrity, and strength is deeply recognized. Christian Men in the Digital Age is your...

You opened your phone for a minute. Where did the next hour go? The endless scroll is not an accident. Behind every feed is an economy competing for something more valuable than money: your attention. In The Endless Scroll Trap, Yonas Gebremichael takes you inside the systems that turn spare moments into sessions, habits into revenue, and attention into a commodity. From the invisible auctions operating behind digital advertising to infinite scroll, notifications, social comparison, and the disappearing stopping points of everyday life, the book asks a deceptively simple question: Who gets ...

Reclaim Your Marriage from the Blue Glow of Screens and Rebuild Sacred, Christ-Centered Intimacy. You lie side by side in bed, physically inches apart, yet miles away emotionally as the cold glare of your smartphones illuminates the dark. You promised lifelong covenant love, but lately, notification pings, endless scrolling, continuous partial attention, and late-night work emails have quietly built an invisible wall between your hearts. You long for the warmth, deep eye contact, and easy laughter of your early days, but exhaustion and digital distraction keep pulling you back into ...

Here's Why Your Cellphone Is Dangerous For You… How often do you open your smartphone and suddenly find yourself having lost 30 minutes or perhaps hours of your day? What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning and before bedtime? If the answer is “I look at my cell phone”, so you really need to read this book. The human brain is wired to get little “happy hits” of dopamine off of social media posts, online videos, mobile games, and more. Our smartphones are engineered to make us crave them. They start controlling our behavior and thought processes. They ...

I chose my phone over my 4-year-old daughter's bedtime story. That's when I knew I wasn't using my phone—it was using me. Here's what nobody tells you about smartphone addiction: You're not scrolling mindlessly—you're getting high. Every notification triggers the same brain chemicals as cocaine. Every like floods your system with dopamine. Every buzz creates a craving more powerful than hunger. The device in your pocket isn't a communication tool—it's a dealer, and you're the product being sold to the highest bidder. I spent three years as my phone's favorite customer, checking it 200...

Smart Phone Dumb Phone rewires our relationship to technology. By unravelling the brainwashing process behind our addictive behaviour, we are freed from dependence and can reassert control over our time and productivity. Including 20 practical steps to help you along your way, this wonderful guide will release you from the clutches of your smartphone and allow you to live in the moment. It truly is the easyway.

Are you exhausted from scrolling through endless feeds, feeling like your worth is tied to likes, algorithms, and notification bells? In a world dominated by AI, screen time, and curated online perfection, it’s easier than ever for Christian women to feel distracted, disconnected, and spiritually drained. You want to honor God, but the relentless digital noise leaves you doubting your purpose and struggling to find quiet moments with Him. You are not alone in this battle, and your deep desire for genuine peace is both seen and valid. Christian Women in the Digital Age is your ultimate ...