Is Ben scrolling TikTok right now?
Ben Grosser developed "Stuck in the Scroll," a real-time monitor to track his TikTok usage, aiming to confront compulsive scrolling and explore its psychological effects on users.
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Ben Grosser, an artist and professor, has created a real-time monitor called "Stuck in the Scroll" to publicly disclose whether he is currently scrolling TikTok. This initiative serves as a therapeutic tool to confront his compulsive scrolling behavior on the popular video app. Grosser aims to explore the psychological effects of TikTok and similar social media platforms, questioning why he continues to scroll even when the content is unengaging. He reflects on how the app's design can lead to a trance-like state, causing users to lose track of time and forget what they have viewed. By sharing his scrolling habits publicly, Grosser hopes to break free from the addictive engagement loop and challenge common perceptions about social media usage.
- Ben Grosser created a public monitor to track his TikTok scrolling habits.
- The project aims to address compulsive scrolling and its psychological effects.
- Grosser questions the design of TikTok and its impact on user awareness.
- The initiative seeks to challenge narratives about social media addiction.
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(Aside: I’ve never regretted the times I’ve spontaneously deleted my account on sites that sucked way too much of my time. In every case I should have done it years sooner.)
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