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Relationships, identity and social behaviour, including how institutions and technologies reshape the way people live together.
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Why scrolling through feeds can feel more exhausting than reading a book
Rapidly changing feed content may increase task switching and decision-making, which can make scrolling feel mentally tiring.
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