Does your thumb own you, or do you own your thumb?
2.5 hours per day. 912 hours per year.
That's more time than a complete university degree,
but in dancing cat videos.
Hábitos Diarios
¿Qué pasa a las 2 AM?
Neurociencia
Dopamina y sistema de recompensa
Impacto Social
¿Cómo afecta tu vida?
Based on 57 scientific studies.
No judgment, just neuroscience (and a bit of sarcasm).
Reclaim attention together
An open space to share media and strategies that reduce exposure to infinite scroll and short videos. Evidence-based, community-driven.
Practical guides
Methods and strategies tested by the community
Tools
Technical resources to take control of your attention
Collaboration
Together we build resources that help everyone
Evidence-based
Resources grounded in psychological research
This project is constantly evolving. Your collaboration makes it better.
What's Happening to Your Brain?
Short-form content platforms are designed to hijack your reward system.
Dopamine Overload
Each video releases dopamine. Your brain adapts and needs more to feel the same.
Shattered Attention
EEG shows reduced theta waves in prefrontal cortex. Your attention suffers.
Anxiety & Depression
Meta-analysis: TikTok use correlates with anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
Awareness + Action
It's not about eliminating social media, but using it with consciousness.
1. Monitor
Before opening the app, ask yourself: How much time will I dedicate?
2. Interrupt
Use reminder notifications. Interrupt automatic scrolling.
3. Replace
Replace passive scrolling with active, meaningful activities.
Validated with 57 Studies
Every claim is backed by peer-reviewed scientific research.
Dopamine & Addiction
Social media variable rewards activate the same circuit as slot machines.
View studies →Neuroplasticity
Prolonged use changes brain structure, reducing gray matter in executive control areas.
View studies →Sleep Impact
Blue light and cognitive arousal interfere with sleep quality and duration.
View studies →Join the Experiment
Doctor Scroll is an open research project. Contribute your experience and help others recover their attention.
La Trampa del Contenido Corto
Episode de Spotify