Technology is making us miserable – the time has come for government to intervene

Many are concerned about the amount of time we – and our children – spend on devices. Soon to be a father, Prince Harry recently suggested "social media is more addictive than drugs and alcohol, yet it's more dangerous because it's normalised and there are no restrictions to it". But worries are not just limited to personal use. Many schools and workplaces are increasingly delivering content digitally, and even using game-playing elements like point scoring and competition with others in non-game contexts to drive better performance. This "always on" lifestyle means many can't just "switch off".