John Ng, PhDHow I controlled my impulses while suffering from gaming addiction“Where were you?” “I was just upstairs” “Why didn’t you come down?” “I’m sorry, what time is it?”Dec 29, 2019Dec 29, 2019
John Ng, PhDHow to get a family member off internet gaming addictionI have been thinking for about a year on the long-standing belief that someone can’t change if they don’t want to. This belief is…Dec 18, 2019Dec 18, 2019
John Ng, PhDTen lessons I wish I learnt earlier in ScienceThis week I sat down with my colleague Dr Maddy Swaminathan and explored lessons we learnt while working in science.Dec 17, 2019Dec 17, 2019
John Ng, PhDFive steps to freedom from your digital addictionIn the previous articles, I discussed how the brain becomes structurally and neuronally adapted for addiction to the internet. How might…Dec 12, 2019Dec 12, 2019
John Ng, PhDGood Games, Bad Relationships [Part 2]How restructuring our relationship with our ‘Game’ rescues our relationships in the real worldDec 10, 2019Dec 10, 2019
John Ng, PhDCan timer apps and website blockers treat internet gaming and browsing disorders?There is a multitude of apps and electronic devices that offer a way to limit screen time and gaming time. These range from…Dec 10, 2019Dec 10, 2019
John Ng, PhDinControl PointGood Games, Bad Relationships [Part 1]How Overwatch brought my relationships to a breaking pointMay 24, 2019May 24, 2019
John Ng, PhDThe fallacy of choice in online addictionThere is a common sentiment that those with digital compulsions or internet addicts are actively choosing long term addiction. While I…May 21, 2019May 21, 2019