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...

In a world bound by virtual reality and controlled by powerful corporations, Naida discovers a hidden power within herself and joins a mysterious group fighting to awaken humanity. As a sinister organization prepares to launch a VR technology that could dominate free will, Naida’s abilities make her the key to their resistance. Together, they must confront dark forces, unravel secrets, and risk everything to confront the true cost of freedom in a world on the brink of losing it. A thrilling cyberpunk journey of resilience, rebellion, and the fight for human connection in an age of ...

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...

In Glow Kids, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras will examine how technology - more specifically, age-inappropriate screen tech, with all of its glowing ubiquity - has profoundly affected the brains of an entire generation. Brain imaging research is showing that stimulating glowing screens are as dopaminergic (dopamine activating) to the brain’s pleasure center as sex. And a growing mountain of clinical research correlates screen tech with disorders like ADHD, addiction, anxiety, depression, increased aggression, and even psychosis.

What are you willing to lose for a connected life? Digital detox expert Tanya Goodin explores the cost that our digital life inflicts on our offline existence, and offers a toolkit to anyone who has lost their way. Whether you are dealing with a partner who is mindlessly scrolling rather than...

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.

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 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?

Are you tired of feeling always on—exhausted, distracted, and chained to your phone? You’re not alone. Studies show the average adult spends over 7 hours a day on screens. The result? Poor sleep. Scattered focus. Shallow relationships. And the constant pressure of being “available” 24/7. It doesn’t have to be this way. In The Digital Detox Plan, David Marshall gives you a step-by-step roadmap to break free from digital overload and take back your life. This isn’t about throwing away your phone or quitting technology altogether—it’s about creating balance so your devices ...

Do you feel like you are wasting too much time on your smartphone? Do you feel like your digital technology use is becoming too habitual? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. If you feel like your gadgets are stealing a lot of your time, focus, and energy, then this book, Digital Minimalism in Everyday Life, may have the solution for you. If you get lost in a maze of gadgets, apps, and digital technology, then the concepts, tools, and tips you will learn from this book, Digital Minimalism in Everyday Life, will help you set things straight.

2 Hours Unplugged: Unplug & Reconnect The Next 90 Days to a Glass Half Full Lifestyle — Second Edition 2026 Put the phone down. Reclaim your life. Two hours a day is all it takes. When 2 Hours Unplugged launched as a #1 New Release on Amazon in the Information Theory category, readers recognized something they had felt but never named: the slow, quiet theft of their attention, their relationships, and their inner peace by the device in their pocket. That was 2019. The world has changed — and so has this book. The second edition has been expanded and updated for the realities of the mid-...

Digital technologies are disrupting organizations of every size and shape, leaving managers scrambling to find a technology fix that will help their organizations compete. This book offers managers and business leaders a guide for surviving digital disruptions - but it is not a book about technology. It is about the organizational changes required to harness the power of technology. The authors argue that digital disruption is primarily about people and that effective digital transformation involves changes to organizational dynamics and how work gets done.

Nothing is harder to do these days than nothing. But in a world where our value is determined by our 24/7 data productivity...doing nothing may be our most important form of resistance. So argues artist and critic Jenny Odell in this field guide to doing nothing (at least as capitalism defines it). Our attention is the most precious - and overdrawn - resource we have. Once we can start paying a new kind of attention, we can undertake bolder forms of political action, reimagine humankind's role in the environment, and find more meaningful understandings of happiness and progress.

You're sitting at the dinner table, and your teenager is there—physically. But they're not really there. Their eyes are locked on a screen. Their thumbs are moving faster than you can follow. You ask a question. Nothing. You try again, louder. A grunt. Maybe a one-word answer if you're lucky. You look at this person who used to tell you everything, who used to light up when you walked in the room, and you wonder: Where did my kid go? You're not alone. Millions of parents are watching their teenagers disappear into phones, tablets, and screens. And here's what makes it harder: everyone 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...

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...

Your devices track everything you do. But when was the last time you examined the data about yourself? Every scroll, click, pause, and late-night session leaves a behavioral trail. Platforms analyze this data continuously to predict what will keep you engaged. Most people never use the same evidence to understand their own patterns. The Attention Audit turns that lens around. Drawing on behavioral data, cognitive science, and systems thinking, this book reveals how modern digital environments shape attention — often without conscious awareness. It goes beyond productivity advice to ...

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.