WSDR Blog & Reading Room
Think slower. Check sources. Then go offline.
Comments on research, practical offline experiments, and books for a self-determined life with technology. Finally, chronological and without popularity ranking.
Each study contribution separates findings, limitations, and WSDR classification. Comments are for discussion, not medical advice.
Books & Attention
Reading books as a counter-movement: Reclaim your attention
Reading is not a performance test. A book creates a finite space without the next notification.
WSDR Editorial TeamParents & Help
Parents between concern and control: Guiding children safely
Not all long usage is addiction. Warning signs appear primarily in life outside the screen.
Federal Ministry of Health · DigiSuchtOffline Experiment
What if the internet were gone for 1, 2, or 12 weeks?
A thought experiment becomes a prepared family trial – accessible, safe, and voluntary.
WSDR Editorial Team · gesund.bund.deStudy Commentary
Too fast, too accessible: What constant connection does to our daily lives
Accessibility is practical – and can simultaneously displace sleep, concentration, and genuine breaks.
WHO Europe · HBSC 2022