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 Social media rewires young minds – here’s how https://theconversation.com/social-media-rewires-young-minds-heres-how-243120?
January 20, 2025 

That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping online mimics the relief of scratching an itch. This is dopamine at work — a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) responsible for feelings of reward and accomplishment. Whether indulging in viral videos or engaging in new hobbies, dopamine creates a sense of achievement that keeps us coming back for more.

However, reliance on these dopamine hits can lead to lasting brain changes, particularly in teenagers and young adults...Scientists have found that every time you get a notification, a “like”, or even watch a video you enjoy, your brain’s reward system (the nucleus accumbens) gets activated. This is the same system that makes people feel pleasure when they win money or eat their favourite snack.   ocial media is designed to keep you hooked, much like gambling or drinking. Every notification, like and comment triggers dopamine, making it harder to stop. Scientists call this “delay discounting”, which is when you choose the immediate reward (scrolling) over something important, like studying, sleeping or even hanging out with friends in real life.

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/birthright-citizenship-order-terrified-indian-parents-line-up-for-urgent-c-sections-as-trumps-feb-19-deadline-nears-11737631966186.html The new birthright citizenship order is expected to impact thousands of Indian parents as many hold H-1B and L1 visas; many are even in the queue for Green Cards to become American citizens. Some parents were hoping that their children's US citizenship could serve as a pathway to their own residency in the country.

 Immigrant and civil rights advocates — including the American Civil Liberties Union — also filed a lawsuit against the order on Monday. - https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/what-is-us-birthright-citizenship-and-how-donald-trumps-executive-order-could-impact-millions-explained-in-5-points-11737454486340.html   It also stops federal agencies from issuing or recognising relevant documentation proving US citizenship for such children. The order targets children born to both unauthorised immigrants and people who are legally in the US on temporary visas.

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