Dopamine

Because of these things called phones, those of us born in the digital world have far too large receptors for dopamine.

Miniature computers, larger dopamine receptors.

Harder to get content and joy.

And harder to find it anywhere but online.

Yes, phones can be an escape.

But they are also slowly turning us into robots.

Scrolling on our phones, desperate for dopamine.

Not realizing the very reason we are unhappy is our phones.

Posted in response to the challenge Smartphones.

Creativity641

VT

14 years old

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