Law and Digital Distraction
Digital distraction through social media and apps represents a major challenge for contemporary society. In a world that demands constant connectivity, smartphones and computers have become intellectual black holes, devouring hours of our time. The digital environment is deliberately designed to maximize user engagement, with significant consequences for self-control, attention span, and mental health. Given the pervasiveness of digital devices, digital distraction affects individuals across all age groups and professions - from children and students to academics and working professionals. Developing strategies to cope with and critically question these mechanisms has therefore become essential to live healthy and productive lives.
Against this background, Ulrik Lyngs’ research examines the dynamics of digital distraction from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Lyngs will present the Reduce Digital Distraction Project, which seeks to identify constructive mechanisms of control that foster self-determination within the digital environment. A panel of legal experts will then explore the regulatory and socio-legal dimensions of this phenomenon. The public is invited to participate through an interactive Q&A.
Programme
| 16.30 hrs | Introduction by Konrad Kollnig and Livia Solaro |
| 16.35 hrs | Presentation of the Reduce Digital Distraction Project, by Ulrik Lyngs |
| 17.00 hrs | Expert Roundtable with Caroline Cauffman, Wen-Ting Yang and Henrique Marcos Moderated by Ishitaa Narwane |
| 17.30 hrs | Q&A with the public |
| 18.00 hrs | End |
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