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Junior writing major Jade Ferrante discusses how the unhealthy relationship many have with social media and the internet can lead to procrastination and mental health struggles.

Commentary: Internet use creates an alarming distraction economy

By Jade Ferrante October 9, 2024
The internet is rife with distractions: from advertisements to the endless scroll of the explore page, there is no escape from the barrage of things to click, watch or buy. Smartphones, computers and game consoles have noticeably shrunk our attention spans. There are so many options for things to do digitally that it seems obvious why no one can focus; we're drowning in entertainment.
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