Chapter 1
The eighteen billion dollar wake up call
Chapter 2
The science of the infinite loop
Chapter 3
Designing the anti scroll
Chapter 4
The rise of minimalist tech
Ch 1 · The eighteen billion dollar wake up call
futura Phone-Free Classrooms
More than half the schools worldwide are keeping screens away, Trading constant notifications for a focused day.
futura Forty-eight U.S. states mandated a default two-hour daily limit and midnight-to-6 a.m. lockout for users under 18 on Instagram and Facebook.
Quiz
Under the 2026 Meta settlement, what is the default daily screen limit for users under 18?
Quiz
Which tech giant agreed to an $18 billion settlement in August 2026 to limit teen screen time?
futura Users must actively swipe away these default notifications to continue scrolling.
Quiz
Under Meta's 2026 updates, how often are teen users prompted to pause their continuous scrolling?
Quiz
Who was the head of Instagram questioned during the 2026 Meta trial regarding teen safety features?
Fun Fact
Swedish school ban: Swedish schools in 2026 completely banned smartphones, shifting funding back to physical paper textbooks to improve student focus.
Quiz
Which of the following is NOT one of the '5 Cs' in the AAP's 2026 screen time framework?
Quiz
In what month and year did the American Academy of Pediatrics officially drop hour-based screen limits?
Glossary
settlement (noun)
An official agreement that resolves a dispute or lawsuit without a court trial. In August 2026, Meta agreed to a massive financial deal to resolve state child harm lawsuits.
An official agreement that resolves a dispute or lawsuit without a court trial. In August 2026, Meta agreed to a massive financial deal to resolve state child harm lawsuits.
Quiz
Which European country expanded its school phone ban in 2026 to cover all students up to age 18?
Quiz
Sweden's 2026 educational policy shift focused on reducing screen time in favor of what resource?