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specific fields to make better choices and feedback loop encourages users to seek
decisions. To attain this, local constant engagement and approval,
communities, mosques, and educational creating a dependency on these platforms
institutions can come together to for emotional satisfaction. The pursuit of
establish “Knowledge Hubs” dedicated likes and social recognition can lead to
to facilitating access to expert guidance. increased anxiety and pressure to curate
These hubs can be set up in places of one's online persona, as users often feel
worship or community centers, providing compelled to achieve higher engagement
a welcoming environment for young metrics (Flex & Assoc, 2023).
people to gather, learn, and seek guidance The allure of instant gratification is
on various informational topics. In rooted in human psychology, where the
addition to physical hubs, online brain’s reward system seeks pleasure and
platforms or forums can be created to releases dopamine, the "feel-good"
allow broader access. The Knowledge neurotransmitter when we receive quick
Hubs can organize regular lectures and rewards like social media “likes” or one-
Q&A sessions led by qualified scholars tap orders. This creates a loop of seeking
and experts on topics relevant to more instant rewards (Mahbub, 2023).
navigating information overload. The digital age, with its emphasis on
instant gratification and quick fixes, can
4. The Instant Gratification Culture have several cognitive harms that affect
The digital age often emphasizes instant our ability to make thoughtful, long-term
gratification and quick fixes, which can decisions. Frequent exposure to
undermine long-term decision-making immediate rewards e.g., likes, comments,
skills that require patience and deeper or quick answers, can diminish the brain's
consideration of consequences. Instant ability to delay gratification. This can
Gratification is the desire to experience impact self-control and increase
pleasure or fulfillment without delay. It impulsive behaviors, making it harder to
refers to the preference for a quick reward wait for long-term benefits (Alsop, 2014).
over a delayed but potentially more If individuals become accustomed to
substantial one. For example, opting to quick results, they may lose the capacity
eat a dessert immediately instead of to persevere through challenges or
waiting for a healthier meal, or choosing delays. This can affect their ability to
to spend money now rather than saving it engage in tasks that require sustained
for future needs, are instances of instant effort, such as studying, working on long-
gratification. Platforms like Instagram, term projects, or saving money.
TikTok, and Snapchat offer Adhering to the guidelines and
instantaneous validation through likes, solutions previously mentioned
comments, and shares. This immediate
