DIGITAL DOPAMINE: THE INVISIBLE ADDICTION OF THE INTERNET AGE

In the 21st century, most of us carry a tiny slot machine in our pockets. We call it a smartphone—but what it really dispenses isn’t coins. It dispenses digital dopamine. Every ping, notification, like, share, or scroll sends a tiny rush of pleasure to our brains. That fleeting, feel-good sensation? That’s dopamine—a neurotransmitter respo