EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Scroll That Steals: Why Passive Social Media Use Drains Us While Active Engagement Heals
Not all screen time is equal. A meta-analysis of 141 studies reveals that passive scrolling correlates with depression and loneliness, while active engagement can actually reduce isolation. This episode explores the neuroscience behind why the same app can be medicine or poison. This episode was generated with AI assistance.
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