neuroscience

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.

The Teenage Brain: It's Not Broken, It's Under Construction

Every time a teenager does something risky or impulsive, someone inevitably says “their prefrontal cortex isn’t fully developed yet.” While technically true, this framing misses something important: the adolescent brain isn’t deficient—it’s optimized for a specific developmental phase.