Скачать или смотреть Infinite Scroll: The Science Behind Your Shorts Addiction

Ever look up from your phone to realize hours have vanished down the infinite scroll of YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikTok? It's not a lack of willpower; it's by design. We dive into the psychology of scrolling addiction and reveal exactly how the algorithm is engineered to keep you hooked.
In this video, we break down the psychology of infinite scroll and how algorithms keep you hooked—plus what you can do to take control.
What you’ll learn
• The Slot Machine in Your Pocket: The psychology of "Intermittent Variable Reinforcement" and how it gets your brain addicted to the next swipe.
• The Dopamine Loop: How social media apps trigger the same pleasure centers in your brain as a winning slot machine.
• How The Algorithm Reads Your Mind: A simple explanation of how the YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels algorithm studies your every move to create a perfectly personalized (and addictive) feed.
• The Real Cost: How endless scrolling can impact your attention span, sleep, and overall productivity.
• How to Break Free: 3 simple, actionable steps to break the habit and use social media more intentionally.

*Timestamps*
00:00 Intro
00:40 Part 1: The Psychology
01:42 Part 2: The Algorithm
02:43 Some Facts
03:08 Part 3: How to Break Free