Glimpse: Combat Doomscrolling with Micro-Learning
Glimpse is a Chrome add-on designed to help users break the cycle of doomscrolling by presenting brief snippets from Wikipedia. This innovative tool displays educational content while you browse social media and entertainment sites, allowing users to learn something new in moments of distraction. With features like customizable timing for snippet appearances and topic filters, users can tailor their experience to match their interests in areas such as Science, History, and Arts.
The add-on boasts a minimalist design that respects user attention, appearing only once per tab and ensuring complete privacy with no tracking involved. Glimpse works seamlessly on popular platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and Twitter, requiring no setup after installation. Users can also track their learning stats, set daily snippet limits, and mute specific sites, making it a comprehensive tool for enhancing productivity and knowledge during browsing.
