Green Team: Binge-watching by UBC-ELI https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2 Order the following sentences into four paragraphs en-us 2021-07-05 18:35:38 UTC 2021-07-06 01:19:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Paragraph 1 elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637651119 3 sentences]]> 2021-07-05 18:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637651119 Paragraph 2 elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637651388 5 sentences]]> 2021-07-05 18:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637651388 Paragraph 3 elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637651711 6 sentences]]> 2021-07-05 18:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637651711 Paragraph 4 elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637652429 5 sentences]]> 2021-07-05 18:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637652429 Binge-watching, or watching three or more consecutive episodes of a TV series in one sitting, is a relatively new phenomenon. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637652837 2021-07-05 18:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637652837 Digital streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon have drastically changed our viewing habits. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637653225 2021-07-05 18:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637653225 Instead of waiting for a certain time, day or season to tune in to our favourite show, we can now enjoy an entire commercial-free season or series on demand. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637653430 2021-07-05 18:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637653430 Though it’s too soon to measure the long-term effects of binge-watching, health experts already have several concerns about this guilty pleasure. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637654219 2021-07-05 18:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637654219 As with any form of excess screen time, binge-watching disrupts our natural sleep cycle and can cause insomnia and fatigue. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637654374 2021-07-05 18:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637654374 Binge-watching also leads to sedentary lifestyle. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637654571 2021-07-05 18:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637654571 When we sit for long periods of time, we are more likely to snack on unhealthy food and avoid exercising and socializing. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637654753 2021-07-05 18:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637654753 Could binge-watching lower our life expectancy? elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637654986 2021-07-05 18:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637654986 “But binge-watching makes me happy!” elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637655537 2021-07-05 18:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637655537 There is a scientific explanation for this argument. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637655786 2021-07-05 18:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637655786 When we do something enjoyable, our brains release a chemical called dopamine. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637656059 2021-07-05 18:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637656059 Dramatic story lines and strong lead characters give us a drug-like high. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637656350 2021-07-05 18:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637656350 The more we watch, the more we crave. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637656617 2021-07-05 18:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637656617 Before long, any activity (or substance) providing dopamine becomes an addiction. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637656920 2021-07-05 18:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637656920 Is binge-watching all bad? elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637657888 2021-07-05 18:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637657888 Some psychologists say that binge-watching is an effective stress reliever. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637658486 2021-07-05 18:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637658486 Getting sucked into a fictional world with your friends and family members can even improve your relationships. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637658774 2021-07-05 18:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637658774 One the other hand, with so much content available on multiple devices, people commonly retreat into separate room to get their fix. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637660338 2021-07-05 18:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637660338 After a while, feelings of guilt and depression can replace the high. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637660470 2021-07-05 18:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/9itj71pxati8nda2/wish/1637660470