Exploring the pervasive issue of online addiction, this book examines its emotional and societal impacts, including declining attention spans, mental health challenges, and rising radicalization. It highlights how the constant connectivity of smartphones affects all social groups, undermining Enlightenment principles and traditional sources of truth. The narrative emphasizes the shift from credible gatekeepers like scientists and journalists to profit-driven platforms such as Google and Facebook, ultimately questioning the stability of democracies and state alliances in the digital age.
