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“Web searching and cellphone use both flourish in the wee hours. Before the dawn of the web, I would stay up watching television. But there is something soporific about television: I would often nod off. Not so when I'm online. As technologies expand, these problems may only worsen.” quote by Sendhil Mullainathan
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“Web searching and cellphone use both flourish in the wee hours. Before the dawn of the web, I would stay up watching television. But there is something soporific about television: I would often nod off. Not so when I'm online. As technologies expand, these problems may only worsen.”

Sendhil Mullainathan

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Source Talk: TEDx, 2016

Late‑night web and phone use replace TV, but may worsen sleep and focus issues.

In simple terms: Online activity at night harms sleep and concentration.

Key Takeaway

Set boundaries for nighttime digital use.

Themes

technology sleep focus

Mood

concerned informative

Type

advice analytical

When to use this quote

  • night shifts
  • studying
  • remote work
  • parenting

Key Concepts

digital addiction circadian rhythm attention span

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits help maintain healthy sleep?
  • How does nighttime browsing affect productivity?
A Different Perspective

Digital habits can become compulsive.

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