So this notion of a digital dopamine detox. What is it with people wanting to pretend like they can just ‘reset’ their reward pathways by shutting off all things that scream entertainment for a measly seven days? Seriously, going cold turkey from social media sounds like a nightmare. Like, oh sure, ignore the world with its chaos and cat memes and maybe you’ll become some zen monk who miraculously restored focus. Who are we kidding? The withdrawal symptoms alone from checking no notifications every five seconds would drive anyone to the brink. Kudos to the particles of discipline that might possess someone to actually follow through with this. Check it out for another dose of unrealistic optimism.
But wait, it’s trending. Passionate folks are diving into this masochism because, surprise, surprise, our attention spans are shot, reduced to the longevity of popcorn bursting in the microwave. Thanks, smartphones! Yet digitally detoxing seems like trying to stop an avalanche with a broom… pointless. God forbid someone misses the latest TikTok trend trying to gain inner peace. Right, let’s all unplug while living in a reality crushing us with endless connectivity expectations. Smart speakers, smart homes, smarter than any detox plan could probably be.
It’s laughable how people buy into this circus, truly believing they can escape into a blissful oasis without being inundated by more screen time preaching about avoiding screen time. I’m done.