The 730-Hour Wake-Up Call: What I'm Building Instead of Scrolling

2026-10-26来源 dev.toEnglish

I realized recently that spending 2 hours a day on Instagram costs me 730 hours a year. As a developer, I know exactly what 730 hours can build.

I started researching the psychology of these algorithms (the infinite scroll, the dopamine loops) and found some terrifying data from Northeastern and JAMA.

I documented my own calculation in my notebook and wrote an article about why I finally deleted the app, and how the algorithm is basically a slot machine.

If you've ever felt trapped by the infinite scroll, this is for you.

Read the full breakdown here: https://www.vinksgoyal.tech/blog/730-hour-wake-up-call

原文：https://www.a8q9.cn/en/article/the-730-hour-wake-up-call-what-i-m-building-instead-of-scrolling-3e8d3c.html

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