Doomscrolling decoded: stop the endless loop | Outside the Fox

Ever feel trapped in a doomscrolling vortex? We’ve got your escape plan! Why do we doomscroll, and how can we break free from the cycle? ▶ MORE EPISODES of "Outside the Fox":    • Binge or skip? The good, the bad, and...  

In this episode, Kim Horcher and Steve Flavin are joined by Mozilla’s Alex Dalenberg to uncover the psychology behind endless scrolling, how algorithms shape your feed, and practical tips for building healthier habits online.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in a scrolling spiral or looking for tools to discover meaningful content, this episode has tips to help you take control of your feed and find smarter ways to consume news.

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▶ EXPLORE the episode in chapters:
0:00 Welcome to "Outside the Fox": Content Discovery
0:32 Exploring Doomscrolling and Its Psychology
1:45 Curating Content for Firefox New Tab: Insights
2:44 Balancing Content for Mental Health
3:17 Curation Criteria: Building Meaningful Content
3:44 Breaking the Doomscrolling Habit
6:00 Tools for Intentional Content Consumption
7:52 Pocket: Your Personal Content Haven
8:57 The Future of Content Discovery and Curation
9:34 Algorithms: Friend or Foe in Content Discovery?
12:08 Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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Learn how to turn endless scrolling into meaningful moments with Kim, Steve, and Alex as they break down the science of doomscrolling and share tools for smarter online habits.

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Kim Horcher is a host, show-runner, and digital creator. She started her career as an Emmy-winning broadcast journalist and is now the host of several news and feature programs, including Outside the Fox! She is very passionate about her work in gaming, technology and entertainment, and enjoys sharing that feeling with others.

Steve Flavin is a producer and director in Los Angeles, and leads the North American video team at Mozilla. His branded content has been featured by TIME, Adweek, BuzzFeed, and The Verge, and his films have screened internationally at festivals such as Fantastic Fest and NFMLA. He's also the co-founder of the SpookFest horror film festival in San Francisco.