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NISF: The Joy of Missing Out – Breaking Free from Our Phones
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NISF: The Joy of Missing Out – Breaking Free from Our Phones.
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Why are we hooked on our phones? It’s not just habit, it’s biology.
In this three part event, explore how dopamine drives our screen use, its effects on children, and the importance of a smartphone-free childhood, with a special, entertaining perspective on tech addiction from Emer Maguire.
Our brains are hardwired to respond to dopamine, the “feel-good” chemical that motivates us… and sometimes traps us in unhealthy patterns.
In this engaging 3-part event, you’ll discover:
- How dopamine works and how tech companies exploit it to keep us scrolling
- The hidden impact on school-aged children
- Why creating a smartphone-free childhood is more important than ever
This event is 14+
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