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" Can't Stop Scrolling " Ever feel endlessly scrolling Instagram? New photos, stories, reels – it's a vortex! But how does it keep us glued? The Feel-Good Trap: Likes, comments, follower requests trigger a dopamine rush, making you crave more. It's like email refresh, but social! Surprise! The feed throws a mix of content – updates from friends, new accounts, funny reels. You never know what's next, keeping you swiping. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Ever see a friend's amazing story and feel jealous? Instagram uses FOMO by showing glimpses of others' exciting lives. You don't want to miss out, so you keep checking back! The Disappearing Act: Stories vanish after 24 hours, creating urgency. You don't want to miss that hilarious video, so you keep checking for updates! The Commitment Trap: Liking, commenting, and replying make you invested in your profile. The more you engage, the more likely you are to keep coming back. Next episode : Dark Reality of Instagram Follow for more!

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Dear mother earth, the future engineers and inventors are making and scrolling reels and also cheating in exams. As there is no scope for development in future, you will be safe❤️ Stop studying and save mother earth!!

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