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Book Hack
Logging OffBy Adele Zeynep Walton

In a Nutshell

Journalist and activist Adele Zeynep Walton exposes the life-altering harm the digital world can inflict on young people.

Favorite Quote

Addictive algorithms do not prioritise safety, they prioritise engagement.

Adele Zeynep Walton

Introduction

New technology has made our lives easier in many ways, but as younger generations grow up immersed in the digital world, its negative impacts are becoming increasingly evident.

In 2022, journalist Adele Zeynep Walton and her family experienced the harm of the internet first-hand when her 21-year-old sister died by suicide after becoming immersed in a pro-suicide online community.

In her 2025 book, Logging Off, Walton combines research, interviews, and personal experiences to shed light on the ways tech companies push harmful content onto vulnerable audiences, all in the name of boosting engagement and profit.

Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack

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