In the Maze of Temptations. The Psychology of Addiction in the World of Technology

How much time do you spend in the world of virtual pleasure? Why, despite being aware of the harm, do we repeatedly reach for our phone screens, check the news feed, or start our favorite game? What lies behind an... innocent fascination with technology that evolves into a constant need? Emilia Stone, a renowned researcher in the psychology and neurobiology of addiction, invites readers on an intriguing journey into the maze of temptations created by technology. In this book, she explains how our familiar devices - smartphones, social networks, streaming platforms - exploit our weaknesses, turning us into "dopamine addicts" dependent on a constant stream of pleasures. The book raises key questions: can one overcome the craving for digital entertainment? How can we recognize when normal technology use crosses the line? And most importantly - is it possible to find balance without giving up modern conveniences? "In the Maze of Temptations" offers deep insights and practical advice for those ready to find freedom in a world that seeks to dominate them.