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Give Up Mobile Internet for 14 Days — Rewind Your Brain 10 Years

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Word Matching

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§ 02

Comprehension Quiz

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Comprehension Quiz

5 questions · Multiple choice

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1

What did participants in the study give up for two weeks?

2

According to the post, how significant was the improvement in sustained attention?

3

What activities did people report spending more time on after blocking mobile data?

4

What does the post say about participants who only partially followed the intervention?

5

Which of the following best summarizes the main message of the post?

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Real-time Discussion

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01

The study found that 91% of participants improved in at least one area after just two weeks. Does that number surprise you? Do you think you would be among the 91%? Why or why not?

02

The post mentions that people who blocked mobile data spent more time on in-person socializing, exercise, and nature. Which of these three activities do you personally neglect the most because of smartphone use?

03

The post mentions that people who blocked mobile data spent more time on in-person socializing, exercise, and nature. Which of these three activities do you personally neglect the most because of smartphone use?

04

The post describes constant smartphone connectivity as a "mobile tether." Do you think society is ready to accept targeted digital breaks as a normal health strategy, like exercise or sleep? What obstacles might get in the way?