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The advent of the internet has further accelerated this decline. In the quest to capture attention, digital platforms have created environments that thrive on chaos and distraction. The design of websites and apps is often geared towards keeping users engaged indefinitely, leading to an endless cycle of scrolls and clicks. As noted by Nicholas Carr in his book The Shallows, our brains are adapting to this environment, making it increasingly challenging to maintain focus.
YouTube and TikTok exemplify this chaotic design. Users are bombarded with options—a maze of seemingly infinite videos, each vying for attention to prevent boredom. The immediate feedback from likes and comments provides dopamine hits, reinforcing the cycle of distraction.