'Zombie notifications' and the science of social media - how tech giants use psychology to trick us into paying attention

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'Zombie notifications' and the science of social media - how tech giants use psychology to trick us into paying attention
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In years gone by, communities might have gathered at church or in the pub to share gossip, form friendships and update each other on their lives.

The little devices in our pockets repeatedly grab our attention, prodding us with alerts and bleeps all day and often all night too.

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