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LOG OFF’s blog hosted on Substack works to develop and share stories from diverse voices, ranging from experts in the tech-wellness sector, to youth from the LOG OFF community, and individuals with something to say about their online experience. Our writers form a global collective of voices working to challenge our current status quo through three distinct lenses of exploration: impact, ethics, and wellbeing.
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Are you curious about how social media is shaping the lives of young people? Do you enjoy thoughtful, student-driven perspectives on today’s digital world? Are you in high school or university and looking to explore ideas that matter?
If so, take a moment to dive into LOG OFF’s Substack. Our page features a growing collection of articles written by students, covering everything from online culture to mental health and the realities of growing up in a digital age. Each piece offers a fresh, honest perspective designed to spark reflection and conversation.
We’re always adding new content! So, whether you’re here to learn, reflect, or just explore, there’s something for you. Click below to start reading and discover more on our Substack!
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Secrets of Social Media
Remember when you said you were going to just scroll “for 5 minutes”… and then an hour went by? It’s not a willpower problem. It’s how social media was designed to work. Kavya breaks down how the algorithm hooks users and how you can take back control in her first article with The Feed.
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The Chocolate Chip Cookie Boys
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Scroll, Shop, and Self-Loathe
“I hate the way that my body looks.” Read a sentence on a paper in front of me. I was at a women’s retreat focused on healing and we had been asked to check a mark next to statements that we agreed with.
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WALL-E And The Future Of Artificial Intelligence
I’ve never discussed WALL-E in school before. But now that I have, my whole perspective on AI has changed.
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Tips For Building A Healthier Relationship With Social Media
Have you ever reached a point where you deleted all of the apps on your phone and said “I am never getting back on social media”?
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Boredom Gave Me Purpose
I wanted fresh air. I wanted to run outside and lay in the grass. I wanted to look up at the clouds and feel the wind blowing against my face. I wanted to feel the sun’s rays warming my soul. Instead, I stayed inside. On my phone.
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Protecting Minors In Virtual Reality
The capabilities of video games have exploded tremendously in the twenty-first century. Many adults and young adults grew up with game controllers and a screen in front of their faces. It was entertaining, engaging, it felt real. Virtual reality games are just like any other game, except for one thing: they allow players to transport […]
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I Was An iPad Kid Before It Was An Insult
I was in elementary school when I got an iPad. My favorite thing to do was watch Minecraft videos on YouTube. That was my introduction to social media. It wasn’t with a smartphone, not with an app tied to a personal profile, just a tablet and an algorithm that never wanted me to stop watching.
