In the throes of addiction, people can enter a time warp. The clock seemingly stops when cravings are met and dopamine floods the brain. 

But I’m not talking about drugs. I’m talking about social media.   

Heavy users can squander hours per day on TikTok binges. And the App’s developers see this as a feature, not a flaw.   

This week, we’re bringing you stories about how social media is rewiring our brains and reshaping real life.   

It’s the third episode of Not Natural, a series about our ability to control nature. These stories were produced for the Science Galley’s new exhibition — Not Natural. It’s open now and includes a listening station where you can hear work from our students.  

In the throes of addiction, people can enter a time warp. The clock seemingly stops when cravings are met and dopamine floods the brain. 
But I’m not talking about drugs. I’m talking about social media.   
Heavy users can squander hours per day on TikTok binges. And the App’s developers see this as a feature, not a flaw.   
This week, we’re bringing you stories about how social media is rewiring our brains and reshaping real life.   
It’s the third episode of Not Natural, a series about our ability to control nature. These stories were produced for the Science Galley’s new exhibition — Not Natural. It’s open now and includes a listening station where you can hear work from our students.

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.  

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Yarn

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best. 

 

 

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best.&nbsp;
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