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The Neuroscience of Doom Scrolling & Why We Can’t Stop

  • Boston, MA 02114 United States (map)

How your brain's reward system keeps you scrolling and what neuroscience says about taking back your attention.

A Conversation on Dopamine, Habits, and the Digital Attention Economy

Join a neuroscience researcher and science communicator for The Neuroscience of Doomscrolling & Why We Can't Stop, an engaging exploration of why our brains are so easily captured by endless feeds, notifications, and algorithm-driven content. From dopamine and habit formation to attention, reward, and decision-making, we'll uncover what modern neuroscience reveals about why it's so difficult to put our phones down and what that means for our focus, well-being, and everyday lives.

This is not a technical lecture. It's a lively, interactive discussion that connects cutting-edge neuroscience to the digital habits we all experience, with plenty of surprising research, relatable moments, and "I can't believe my brain does that" insights along the way. Curious minds (and curious questions) welcome.

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August 27

Dopamine, Doomscrolling, & Digital Design