Books

Game Over: How Nintendo Conquered The World

While not directly focused on addiction, this book provides historical context and insights into the rise of video game culture, offering perspectives on the pervasive influence of gaming on society.

Reset: Psychotherapy & Video Games, 2nd Edition

It explores the impact of video game addiction on mental health and offers insights into therapeutic approaches for treating addiction and promoting healthy gaming habits.

Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life

Eyal provides strategies for regaining control over one's attention and focus in an age of constant distraction, including techniques for managing smartphone use.

Log Off: How to Stay Connected after Disconnecting

Snow shares his personal journey of taking a digital detox and offers insights into maintaining a healthy relationship with technology, including smartphones, after unplugging.

The World Beyond Your Head: On Becoming an Individual in an Age of Distraction

Crawford examines the philosophy of attention and the challenges of maintaining focus and autonomy in a world filled with digital distractions, including smartphones.

24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week

Shlain advocates for taking a weekly "Tech Shabbat," a day of unplugging from screens and reconnecting with oneself and loved ones, offering personal anecdotes and insights into the benefits of digital detox.

The End of Absence: Reclaiming What We’ve Lost in a World of Constant Connection

Harris reflects on the value of absence and solitude in an age of constant connectivity, offering insights into the importance of disconnecting from smartphones and screens.