Periagoge
Course

Internet addiction and problematic use: Foundations: Build a solid foundation by understanding the mechanisms beneath internet addiction—what happens in the brain, why certain behaviors stick, and how context shapes everything. This is where clarity begins.

Understand the brain science behind internet addiction and break free from compulsive habits. Learn what drives problematic use and reclaim control.

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Concepts in this course
Concept
Paradox of Control: Mastery Through Release
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Returning to the Root: Tracing Compulsion to Source
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Stillness in Motion: Centered Use Without Compulsion
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Temporal Qi: Timing, Rhythm, and Seasonal Digital Boundaries
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The Ten Thousand Things: Attention Scattered Among Distractions
AI prompts in this course
AI Prompt
What's Holding You Back with Internet addiction and problematic use?
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What Do You Actually Want with Internet addiction and problematic use?
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If You're Honest About Internet addiction and problematic use...
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A Hard Question About Internet addiction and problematic use
AI Prompt
What Would You Tell Someone Just Starting with Internet addiction and problematic use?
Part of these journeys
Journey
The Examined Path Through Internet addiction and problematic use
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Technology & Attention
Laozi guides you through this course personally — adapting to your situation, not a script.