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Social Media’s Hidden Hook | Pittsburgh Pirates News
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New research reveals how social media’s addictive design—think endless scrolling and dopamine-triggering notifications—is quietly reshaping mental health, focus, and self-esteem. Behind the scenes, tech companies are using psychology to maximize screen time, tweaking features until they keep us glued. Parents and advocates sound the alarm over long-term damage, especially for young users pressured to curate perfect online personas. While some platforms now tout “wellness” tools, critics say these are superficial fixes. The real question: How do we reclaim our attention in a world engineered to hold it hostage?
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