An investigation into what the terms doomscrolling and joyscrolling mean, and what our online habits can tell us about the world, and ourselves, in 2020. 

What is doomscrolling? What is joyscrolling?

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Maybe I was already scrolling too much before this year , but my reliance on social media has become even more intense

In a year marked by uncertainty, trend forecasters say we are endlessly scrolling through our feeds to find the answers that might help us make sense of everything going on.

Seeking out digital reminders of joy in the world and accessing small, even insignificant, pieces of good news can kickstart people’s hope and optimism

Joyscrolling can actually activate different parts of our brains, releasing chemicals that boost our mood

What our doomscrolling and joyscrolling habits can tell us about the world in 2020

Are you a doomscroller or joyscroller? And what does that say about you?