"Morgan Dreiss states, "I'm reading a book or playing a game pretty much from waking to sleeping," highlighting their extensive screen engagement through various activities."
"Concerns over the neural development and mental health of young people glued to their phones have led to major legislative and courtroom battles."
"While the question of whether one can be clinically 'addicted' to something like social media remains a subject of fierce contention, there seems to be a broad consensus in this decade that people would be better off scrolling less."
"Some individuals, like Morgan Dreiss, resist the emerging common wisdom about reducing screen time, identifying as 'screenmaxxers' who do not see their habits as problematic."
Morgan Dreiss, a copy editor with severe ADHD, averages nearly 19 hours of screen time daily, engaging in activities like reading and gaming. Concerns about excessive screen time's impact on health have led to legal actions against companies like Meta and YouTube. Despite widespread advice to reduce screen time, some individuals, termed 'screenmaxxers,' resist this notion and view their high engagement with screens as acceptable. This phenomenon reflects a broader debate on the implications of digital consumption on well-being.
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