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Doom(scroll) and Gloom - The Abusive Reality of the Smartphone Scroll

21 Jul: Doom (scroll) and Gloom: The Abusive Reality of the Smartphone Scroll

Smartphones are no longer just tools; they’ve become an omnipresent extension of ourselves. They’ve fundamentally transformed how we communicate, learn, and entertain ourselves. From a sleek 6×3-inch glass screen in the palms of our hands, we can watch and respond to people we have never met, peer into places we have never seen, and comment on issues far outside of our local bubbles. 

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24 Mar: How Soft Gambling Rebranded Addiction as Self-Care for Women

Dana Nguyen knows she has a problem.

In 2025, the 27-year-old California resident spent more than $4,000 on Labubu dolls. These dolls are small, furry, “cute,” monster-themed bag charms with pointed ears and wide, toothy smiles (Kwai, 2025). Labubus were manufactured by the Chinese company: Pop Mart. The trendy toys are highly collectible and sold in blind boxes, meaning buyers don’t know which doll they’ve purchased until they open it.

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