The Jackpot Effect Of Smartphones

How We Crave Digital Rewards—and How to Reclaim Real-Life Joy

Introduction

One of the most interesting phenomena I often explore is phone usage.

It’s an intriguing subject because you realize just how this device has not only taken control of people’s lives but is also affecting their bodily structure and dictating how they use their time, energy, and resources.

It’s something I’ve explored multiple times, including in my podcast episode, ‘Help, I Can’t Get Off My Phone.

I’ve found a study and a graph¹ highlighting how social media usage has become an overwhelmingly rampant part of our lives.