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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 33 MIN

From Doomscrolling to Micro Learning

from The Financial Marathon

New episode of The Financial Marathon!In this conversation, I sit down with Manu, the founder of Infotik, a groundbreaking social media app designed to help users break the doomscrolling cycle and turn screen time into learning time.We live in a world where attention is fragmented, dopamine overload is constant, and staying focused feels harder than ever.That’s why Manu built Infotik —> to create a healthier digital experience where users consume real news, facts, and valuable knowledge rather than endless distractions.In this episode, we talk about:1) Why social media is broken —> and how it’s quietly shaping our minds, moods, and money.2) The science behind dopamine fatigue, lack of deep work, and the impact on productivity.3) How Manu came up with the idea for Infotik —> and the party moment that sparked it all.4) What it means to build a mission-driven tech product in a world dominated by addictive design.5) Real user stories: how people are using Infotik to reclaim time, attention, and purpose.Whether you're a professional struggling to focus, or just tired of wasting hours on your phone with nothing to show for it —> this episode is your wake-up call.💡 What if your phone could help you build knowledge instead of draining your energy?📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for:- Episode highlights & takeaways- Tools to reclaim your time and attention- Exclusive updates from The Financial Marathon

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New episode of The Financial Marathon!In this conversation, I sit down with Manu, the founder of Infotik, a groundbreaking social media app designed to help users break the doomscrolling cycle and turn screen time into learning time.We live in a world where attention is fragmented, dopamine overload is constant, and staying focused feels harder than ever.That’s why Manu built Infotik —> to create a healthier digital experience where users consume real news, facts, and valuable knowledge rather than endless distractions.In this episode, we talk about:1) Why social media is broken —> and how it’s quietly shaping our minds, moods, and money.2) The science behind dopamine fatigue, lack of deep work, and the impact on productivity.3) How Manu came up with the idea for Infotik —> and the party moment that sparked it all.4) What it means to build a mission-driven tech product in a world dominated by addictive design.5) Real user stories: how people are using Infotik to reclaim time, attention, and purpose.Whether you're a professional struggling to focus, or just tired of wasting hours on your phone with nothing to show for it —> this episode is your wake-up call.💡 What if your phone could help you build knowledge instead of draining your energy?📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for:- Episode highlights & takeaways- Tools to reclaim your time and attention- Exclusive updates from The Financial Marathon

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