Why Extreme Content Hooks You (opens in new tab)

You weren’t even planning to click… but you did\. And once you start, you stay longer than you meant to\. Then later… Something feels off\. Why can’t you focus the same? Why do real moments feel quieter than they should? Why does it take more effort just to stay present? You can’t really explain it\. It just… wasn’t always like this\. Something changed\. Your brain got used to stimulation that’s easy to stay in… and now it expects it\. That’s where the disconnect starts\. I break this down in...