Insights from the Thomas Frank episode “How to Break Your Phone Addiction”, published March 1, 2022.
Mindless social media consumption thrives on zero-friction access. By logging out after every session, you introduce a 30-second barrier that forces intentionality. This simple act of adding friction disrupts the unconscious dopamine-seeking loop, effectively curbing digital addiction without requiring you to delete your accounts or abandon your devices.
Topics: productivity, digital-wellbeing, behavioral-psychology, habits