Attention Economy

Latest signals from the front lines of digital addiction and the attention economy.

We’re addicted to social media. How do we get sober? - Scientific American
Oct 20 2026
We’re addicted to social media. How do we get sober?  Scientific American
Meta settlement puts spotlight on social media addiction in kids - University of California
Sep 04 2026
Meta settlement puts spotlight on social media addiction in kids  University of California
Social Media and Mental Health Among Children and Teens - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Jul 30 2026
Social Media and Mental Health Among Children and Teens  Johns Hopkins Medicine
Digital addiction: Evidence and policy implications - The Hamilton Project
Jun 02 2026
Digital addiction: Evidence and policy implications  The Hamilton Project
Kids and young adults are addicted to screens. New research argues it may be a public health concern - CBC
Oct 04 2026
Kids and young adults are addicted to screens. New research argues it may be a public health concern  CBC
Digital Addiction Is A Public Health Problem. Is Public Health Law The Solution? - Health Affairs
Mar 17 2026
Digital Addiction Is A Public Health Problem. Is Public Health Law The Solution?  Health Affairs
5 tips for parents worried about their kids' screen time and online safety - NPR
Sep 28 2026
5 tips for parents worried about their kids' screen time and online safety  NPR
California students author new ‘digital wellness’ bill, say school cellphone bans fall short - EdSource
Apr 16 2026
California students author new ‘digital wellness’ bill, say school cellphone bans fall short  EdSource
Tween Screen Addiction Linked To Mental Health Problems, Substance Use - U.S. News & World Report
Feb 13 2026
Tween Screen Addiction Linked To Mental Health Problems, Substance Use  U.S. News & World Report
From doomscrolling to nomophobia: new digital-age conditions reshaping our brains - Euronews
Aug 30 2026
From doomscrolling to nomophobia: new digital-age conditions reshaping our brains  Euronews