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  • May 2025

    The Dopamine Myth: Why Social Media Isn't Actually Hijacking Your Brain

    By Emily Towner May 10, 2025 · 1 min
    Neuroscience
    social medianeurosciencedopaminemythsmental health
    The Dopamine Myth: Why Social Media Isn't Actually Hijacking Your Brain

    You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “Social media is hijacking your dopamine system!” It’s become one of those facts everyone knows. Except… it’s not quite accurate.

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