Digital Addictions The Individual and Society in the Shadow of New Media

Smartphones are no longer just in our pockets but embedded in our identities; social media is not merely a platform but has become a mirror of our sense of self. The internet has transformed from a communication tool into the very fabric of everyday life. Yet, behind the alluring face of this digital revolution, a silent but profound threat is emerging: Digital Addictions. This book examines the new generation of addictions affecting individuals and society in the digital age through a multidimensional lens. It explores technological transformation, globalization, digital identity construction, the influence of algorithms on consumption habits, and forms of addiction such as online gaming and gambling within an interdisciplinary framework. It critically analyzes how social media, the internet, and smartphones have created a state of siege on both individual and societal levels. This book serves as an invitation for anyone who seeks to unveil the invisible, to recognize the dynamics behind normalized digital behaviors, and to question what it means to remain human in an age dominated by digital realities.