A vibrant debate on digital overload, doomscrolling at Huddle on Campus
A panel discussion at Huddle on Campus addressed the impact of digital overload and doomscrolling on student behavior and mental health. The conversation explored both the negative effects of screen dependency and the potential benefits of mindful content consumption. Participants emphasized the importance of user-driven solutions to navigate the challenges posed by modern technology.
- ▪The panel featured students from various disciplines discussing the psychological toll of digital distractions.
- ▪Participants highlighted the concept of bloomscrolling as a positive alternative to doomscrolling.
- ▪The discussion revealed the serious issue of screen dependency among youth, with many unable to stay away from their phones for even 30 minutes.
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Following the inaugural session, the floor was opened for an interactive panel discussion on “The Age of Distraction and Doomscrolling: Its Impact on Student Behaviour and Mental Health”.In his opening remarks, moderator and The Hindu Special Correspondent Rishikesh Bahadur Desai set a vibrant tone by appealing to the student panelists and the audience to make the session lively, cheerful and interactive rather than confining the discussion to the stage.The panel featured a comprehensive debate with active participation from engineering student Maktedar Abubakar and medical students Aamera Mariam, Anirudh Kulkarni, Rahman Mujahid, Firdous Sabha and Premika Vallabhaneni.Together, they dissected the issue from multiple angles, tracing the problem from backend algorithms to the psychological…
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