Unhappy by Design: The Hidden Cost of the Digital Drip-Feed

This article explores the negative impacts of the modern internet, arguing that it has transformed from a utility of well-being into a psychotoxin. It highlights how algorithms prioritize outrage, leading to a distorted perception of the world. The article also discusses the erosion of privacy and the rise of self-censorship, resulting in a decline in cognitive resilience. However, it notes a counter-movement with a surge in dumbphone sales as younger generations seek to reclaim authenticity and the right to be unstimulated.