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University of Virginia: Is Social Media Hijacking Your Brain? Spontaneity May Be the Antidote
August 17, 2023
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:

We know from experience that digital technologies such as social media make us more distracted. But University of Virginia researcher Zachary Irving says they've also changed how we're distracted.

"Our minds used to wander during idle times, like riding a bus or walking," said Irving, an assistant professor of philosophy. "Digital distra . . .

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