basically doomscrolling is aimlessly scrollig through social media without any real intentions. being on social media also generates dopamine which is the same happy hormone that gambling can give you. we both doomscroll or gamble when we are bored. what do you think is worse, gambling or doomscrolling?
Interesting comparison! I’ve never thought about it that way before.
Social media isn’t all the same, though.
If it’s something like NOSTR, which doesn’t shove random stuff at you that you never subscribed to, then mindless scrolling can actually be useful. You find out what’s going on with your friends and stay emotionally connected to them, which is a valuable resource.
But if it’s Instagram, where every couple of posts are ads trying to squeeze money out of you, then honestly, I’d rather play a little.