Health, Longevity & Biohacking
Screen-Based Social Interaction Triggers Depression Chemicals Not Bonding Hormones
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"We’re Regressing Into The Unknown" - Dr Jared Cooney Horvath
"When we interact live and in person, if we're getting along, our bodies will release a certain set of chemicals, one of which is oxytocin. We call that kind of a bonding chemical. When kids interact online, their bodies don't release oxytocin. They're more likely to release tachykinins. That's a completely different chemical. This chemical leads to depression. That's a marker of isolation. So it's a real good sign that human biology does not appear to recognize digital communication as a form of actual interaction."
Horvath presented biological evidence that online interaction triggers depression markers rather than bonding hormones. When children communicate digitally, their bodies release tachykinins associated with isolation instead of oxytocin, creating a cycle where lonely children seek more online connection that only deepens their loneliness.
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