This opinion piece uses the idea of “doomscrolling” to argue that the way we consume endless online content is reshaping attention, learning, and behaviour, and suggests that prison-style education models could offer a surprising solution.
It explores how constant exposure to short-form, algorithm-driven content is fuelling distraction and passive consumption, while comparing this to more structured, purposeful learning environments like those used in prisons. The article argues that more controlled, focused forms of education could help counter digital overload, rebuild attention spans, and provide people with more meaningful ways to engage with information in an increasingly fragmented online world.
Addicted To Doomscrolling And Online Trivia? Prison-Style Education Might Be The Answer
