Swipe Sickness: How TikTok and Reels Hijack Your Brain’s Reward Circuits
Short-form video apps are rewiring our brains for constant dopamine hits. Neuroscientists warn the endless swipe weakens focus, memory, and self-control—training us to crave instant rewards while eroding deep attention. Here’s how TikTok and Reels hijack your mind and what it takes to reclaim it.