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Even if you haven't read Catch-22, you have likely found yourself trapped in this kind of no-win situation. Joseph Heller's famous title has transcended its original fictional setting to become our universal term for contradictory rules, endless loops, and impossible dilemmas.

The novel itself follows Yossarian, a WWII US Air Force bombardier stationed on a small Mediterranean island. His only goal is to survive and go home. Yet, to escape the deadly missions, he must prove he is insane—but recognizing the danger and wanting to avoid it is proof of a rational mind, meaning he must keep flying. Everyone in the book is caught in their own ridiculous loops, reminding us that reality is often far more absurd than fiction.

Whether you couldn't put the book down and want to recommend it to everyone, or a friend pushed you to read it but it just didn't click for you, you are not alone.

In August 2026, 47 US states and Washington D.C. successfully sued Meta, exposing how the company deliberately engineered its platforms with algorithms, infinite scrolling, and relentless notifications to trigger compulsive use. The resulting $18 billion settlement confirmed what we already felt: these platforms are designed to hijack our minds at the expense of our mental health and sleep.

But the damage is reversible. Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, recently highlighted that taking just two weeks away from social media can significantly heal the brain. Furthermore, the latest research paper, “Social Media Detox and Youth Mental Health,” concluded that reducing social media use for just one week is associated with significant reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

Today, screen time expands like a gas, filling up every possible empty moment of our lives. We urge you to protect your attention. It is your true wealth and the foundation of your mental well-being and social relationships.

To help break the dopamine addiction, we are launching a 2-Week Detox Camp. The goal is simple: try to use your phone as a tool when you actually need it, rather than letting it control your mind. Pretend it is a strict work phone, or someone else's device that you have to set hard boundaries with.