# Doomscrolling at work: wasted time is only the start of the damage

A Hacker News discussion highlights that doomscrolling during work hours does more than waste time—it leaves employees mentally drained and less focused afterward. The article examines how consuming distressing news on the job spills over into reduced productivity and well-being, which is a growing concern for remote and desk-based workers.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2026/08/13/doomscrolling-at-work-wastes-time-but-the-real-cost-is-what-happens-after/) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:26:55 +0000