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Tired of scrolling? A new wave of young adults is ditching smartphones for “dumb phones” — simple, distraction-free devices that let you keep maps and music, but not your endless feed. One user called it “heaven on earth.” With teens spending nearly five hours daily on social media, experts are sounding the alarm, comparing addiction to substance abuse and linking it to poor sleep and focus. A major court ruling now holds Meta and YouTube accountable for designing addictive platforms. For those ready to unplug, programs are popping up to help — even partnering with dumb phone makers to challenge users to go offline for a month. Turns out, real life might be more rewarding than your feed.

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