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Modern technology and unhealthy food manipulate our biological instincts, says Nicklas Brendborg

Mar 6, 2026, 7:00 AM10
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Modern technology and unhealthy food manipulate our biological instincts, says Nicklas Brendborg

  • Modern food and technology are designed to exploit our biological instincts, leading to unhealthy habits.
  • Bright colors and sweet tastes in food and social media apps can cause overstimulation.
  • Adopting more boring diets and being mindful of technology use can help improve mental and physical health.
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