The Hacka Podcast
The Hacka Podcast
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CLIP: Why You Can't Stop Scrolling | Dr Tom Trimble
4 minutes Posted Aug 13, 2026 at 5:23 am.
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Why is it so hard to put your phone down?In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Dr. Tom Trimble explains why endless scrolling isn't simply a lack of willpower. Social media platforms are designed to capture and keep your attention, making self-control one of the greatest spiritual challenges of our generation.Together, we discuss algorithms, dopamine loops, TikTok, the attention economy, and why Christians must intentionally take back control before technology begins shaping us more than Scripture.If you've ever caught yourself reaching for your phone without thinking, this conversation is for you.In this video:- Why social media is so addictive- The attention economy explained- How algorithms keep you scrolling- Why self-control is a spiritual discipline- Taking back control of your attentionšŸ“– Get Dr. Tom Trimble's book, Digital Dominion: https://a.co/d/081itC0w