Do you ever catch yourself scrolling endlessly on social media, only to realize hours have slipped by? This is a common effect of what experts call Popcorn Brain—a state where constant digital stimulation trains our minds to crave quick, dopamine-filled bursts of information, making it harder to focus on slower, more meaningful activities like reading, studying, or having deep conversations. Social media platforms are designed to keep us hooked, using algorithms and notifications that exploit ou