The viral trend is all about swapping doomscrolling for books, puzzles, and a little mental stimulation

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Crystal Bell

Crystal Bell

Digital Culture Editor

Crystal Bell is the Digital Culture Editor at Mashable, where she leads coverage of the creator economy, internet culture, and digital life. Her work focuses on the people, platforms, and communities shaping modern entertainment, from YouTube creators and livestreamers to fandoms, social media trends, and the evolving relationship between technology and culture. She also oversees the Mashable 101 , the publication's annual list recognizing the internet's most influential creators.

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on October 21, 2026

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TikTok's brain-stacking trend is encouraging people to swap screen time for books, puzzles, and other analog activities.…