Anew studyfinds users are outsourcing more decision-making and personal autonomy to software.
Smartphones might be a significant part of the reason technology is controlling users.
The ubiquitous devices have the same chemical reaction in the brain as drugs and alcohol, Huey said.
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Many people have anxiety when not near their phones, Huey noted.
Nomophobiathe fear of being without one’s phonehas proven to cause high levels of anxiety and depression.
We create an addictive and endless cycle, where we’re constantly looking at our phones to feel better.
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One obvious step is to put your smartphone away for set periods, Huey said.
Leaving your phone outside of your bedroom has been found to improve your sleep significantly.
Staying mindful in the moment is crucial.
Simply having too much technology at your fingertips can be a problem, De Los Santos said.
One way to keep a healthy distance from tech tools is to set times without digital aids.
