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Book Review

10-07-2025

Living in This Digital World is a must-read for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand the effects of technology on modern life.

Living in This Digital World is a must-read for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand the effects of technology on modern life, especially among children and teenagers. Written by Brazilian psychologist and researcher Cristiano Nabuco de Abreu, a national authority on technological addiction, the book presents a clear, accessible, and evidence-based analysis of excessive screen time, social media, video games, and smartphone use.


What makes this book stand out is its ability to combine scientific research with real-life examples, illustrating how the digital world has changed behavior patterns, family dynamics, academic performance, and emotional development. The author also explores emerging conditions such as nomophobia, internet addiction, and cognitive impairments linked to overuse of digital devices.


More than just a warning, Nabuco offers practical guidance. He shares strategies for setting healthy boundaries, fostering self-regulation, and rebuilding emotional bonds through in-person interaction.


With straightforward language and strong arguments, this book invites readers to reflect on how to balance technology use with a more mindful, healthy, and meaningful life in the real world.

 

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