Dev.to•Jan 17, 2026, 6:17 PM

I Checked My Phone 47 Times Yesterday. Here's What I'm Building Instead.
The article critiques social media's addictive design, comparing it to cigarettes due to its reliance on dopamine hits and engineered distraction. The author applies Cal Newport's digital minimalism principles and the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) to prioritize high-value activities like deep work,
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