Jokes Out Loud

Notifications That Give You Mini Heart Attacks [Episode 117]


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In the modern world, our smartphones, computers, and other digital devices have become indispensable extensions of our lives. From the moment we wake up to the instant we fall asleep, these devices constantly communicate with us, often in the form of notifications. While notifications are intended to keep us informed and organized, there exists a subset that does something entirely different—they startle, scare, or stress us, giving us what can only be described as mini heart attacks. This essay delves into the psychological, social, and technological factors behind these notifications, exploring why they provoke such intense reactions and how they affect our daily lives.

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Jokes Out LoudBy Thomas Smith