Technology Addiction Terms

verb past tense of hook, to fasten or attach with a hook

adjective attached to or caught on something with a hook

• The author's captivating writing style had me hooked from the first page.
• I can't stop watching this TV show, I'm totally hooked!
• I got hooked on playing video games all night long.
• She was hooked on the idea of traveling the world and experiencing new cultures.

noun the act of endlessly scrolling through negative news and social media posts

verb to engage in the act of endlessly scrolling through negative news and social media posts

• Doomscrolling refers to the act of endlessly scrolling through negative news on social media platforms.
• I caught myself doomscrolling last night and it put me in a bad mood.
• I need to stop doomscrolling before bed, it's messing with my head.
• Doomscrolling can feel like falling down a never-ending pit of despair.