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Constant scrolling drains "executive function"—the part of the mind responsible for decision-making and filtering distractions. This leads to "temporal blindness," where users lose all track of time because the interface lacks natural breaking points like chapters or page numbers.

Researchers use the analogy of a "bottomless soup bowl" to describe infinite scrolling. When a bowl automatically refills, people consume 73% more without realizing it; digital scrolls exploit this same psychological principle to keep users engaged far longer than intended. MODERN SCROLLS

In 2004, the average attention span on a digital device was roughly 150 seconds. By 2024, it reached a staggering low of 47 seconds , mirroring the average length of a social media video. When a bowl automatically refills, people consume 73%

The Modern Scroll: How We Went from Papyrus to Pixels (and Why It’s Changing Our Brains) The Modern Scroll: How We Went from Papyrus

A 2024 study found that heavy users of short-form video scrolls showed reduced brainwave activity in the frontal cortex, potentially impairing impulse control and focus. Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Tech