digital wellness
Punjab Village Fights Smartphone Addiction with Innovative 'No-Phone Sit-Still' Marathon Challenge
Dec 02, 2025 10:32 pm CST
A unique endurance contest in Punjab's Gholia Khurd village tackles digital addiction by challenging participants to remain seated without phones, sleep, or standing up for hours, offering prizes while promoting digital wellness and family connections in an increasingly screen-dominated world.
The New Victorian Internet: How Social Media Restrictions Are Reshaping Youth Digital Life
Oct 18, 2025 05:30 pm CST
As countries worldwide implement social media age restrictions to protect young minds, a deeper cultural shift emerges that resembles Victorian-era moral control. While Australia leads with under-16 bans and other nations follow suit, these regulations raise important questions about balancing protection with young people's digital agency. Rather than simply restricting access, should we instead hold platforms accountable while recognizing the innovative ways youth navigate and shape digital spaces?
How Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Maximizes Productivity Through Sleep and Digital Discipline
Oct 07, 2025 02:52 pm CST
Telegram cofounder Pavel Durov reveals his unconventional productivity secrets: allocating 11-12 hours for nightly rest and strictly limiting smartphone usage. Despite building one of the world's largest messaging platforms, Durov believes excessive connectivity hinders productivity and creativity. His approach emphasizes uninterrupted thinking time, mindful technology use, and determining personal priorities rather than being influenced by notifications and social media.