University of Amsterdam

The article explores how vacations can enhance mental health by focusing on psychological experiences aligned with eudaimonia (human flourishing), emphasizing activities that foster personal growth and meaningful connections. Research indicates mood improvements from vacations last up to six weeks, with experts like Nanxi Yan and Ryan Grant highlighting the importance of separating from daily stressors and prioritizing long-term wellbeing over short-term pleasure.

Research by Petter Törnberg of the University of Amsterdam suggests that social media's underlying mechanisms give rise to its worst aspects, such as partisan echo chambers and attention inequality. Törnberg's research indicates that platform-level interventions are unlikely to be effective. A fundamental redesign may be necessary to change these dynamics.