Internet Technology Addiction

“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...

Internet addiction has become a very common problem, especially in countries that have instant access to the online community at any time of day or night. Since the Internet has become a necessity in our modern age, it is impossible for Internet addicts to avoid it. For this reason, full recovery for anyone associated with this illness will have a harder time to beat their addiction than a heroin addict. What causes Internet addiction, and what is the cure?

Are you lying awake at night, caught between fear of giving your child too much screen time and fear of making them a social outcast? You're not alone. Every parent today faces the same impossible question: How do you raise healthy, connected kids in a world designed to keep them scrolling? The headlines are terrifying. Social media linked to teen depression and anxiety. Smartphones rewiring young brains. Cyberbullying. Online predators. Screen addiction. Kids who won't look up from their devices. You've tried screen time limits. You've fought the battles. You've felt the guilt. But here's ...

Technology is more and more present in our lives, which is a clear advance but also a danger, especially among the youngest people since they can fall into what is called cyber addiction. This has become a reality today. This health problem did not exist a decade ago and is taking on new victims and more and more young people every day. While some countries are beginning to take steps to prevent it, others they have not yet realized the gravity of the situation.

In the modern information age, our brain’s coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to eleven. Amanda Montell blends cultural criticism and personal narrative to explore our modern cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages and highlights of magical...

A Spiritual Path to Responsible Use of Smartphones, Gaming, and Other Digital Technology. “A must-read for anyone who is addicted to or thinks they may have a problem with digital technology. The author recognizes the similarities between Digital Addiction and other addictions, and logically applies one of the most effective known solutions for addiction - The Twelve Steps. This eloquent work will also be useful to academics and clinicians exploring potential solutions. ” -- Earl Hightower: Noted Interventionist, Keynote Speaker and Addiction Visionary “If you suffer from digital ...

You know how you cannot stay away from that social media buzz for too long? Checking your phone every so often on what's trending or streaming? Quickly breezing through for anything eye-popping, perhaps a video? Taking a sneaky peek at someone's latest post, the latest game, a reality celeb's profile, or the latest gossip news headline? Getting involved in a heated debate in a forum? In this book, you will discover numerous proven ways on how to curb or quit social media and acquire fresh alternatives, plus more. Take charge and get your life back!

A tecnologia está cada vez mais presente em nossas vidas, o que é um claro avanço, mas também um perigo, especialmente entre os mais jovens, porque eles podem cair no que é chamado de Ciberdependência.

If you are suffering from wasting time because of your Internet addiction and haven't been able to change, it's because you are lacking an effective strategy and understanding of where these addictions come from and why they are there. This book goes into how the Internet has changed our lives, signs that will tell you whether you are addicted, and a step-by-step strategy that will help you free yourself from Internet dependency and help you take control of your life.