Dar Meshi

Associate Professor at Michigan State University. Investigating problematic social media use and web3.

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

@helium Hi, I’m part of a research team at Michigan State University, and we’re conducting 60-minute zoom interviews about the Helium Network, trying to better understand DePINs. These will last ~60 minutes, and you’ll get $50 for participating. Here's the link! https://t.co/TwlCszntYg

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

@JCesarPL Thanks so much, José! Appreciate your take. I was definitely going for balanced 👍

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

Here's the article: https://t.co/MkdsnZlnYn

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

I’m thrilled to publish a new commentary in @Nature on a question that continues to generate more controversy than clarity: is social media addictive?

In the piece, I make three main arguments, which I describe below:

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

3. The APA needs to get involved. In the US, formal clinical recognition depends on the APA and the DSM, so the organization should engage with the current evidence and help determine whether maladaptive social media use qualifies as an addictive disorder.

[Elizabeth Hansson🛡️ @ElizabethHa]

Detroit Blockchain Collective at Wayne State University 🎓

@detblockchain is hosting Professor @darmeshi (MSU) for a beginner-friendly breakdown of crypto & Web3—what it is, and why it matters.

Cohosted with Ivianna Feimster from Wayne State University 🙌

👨🏻‍🏫 Blockchain 101
🍕🥤 Free food & drinks

📆 Wed, March 25, 6PM
RSVP: https://t.co/YoxLfeZbMp?

Sponsored by @standwithcrypto

[MSU ComArtSci @MSUComArtSci]

New commentary by Dar Meshi, associate professor in the Department of @MSUAdPR, explains that smartphones are not inherently addictive; they are tools that deliver rewards. The concern isn’t the phone itself but how people engage with those rewards.

https://t.co/oFagakPhsq

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

I was interviewed by @Nature about "social media addiction." Bottom line, we need more research.

[nature @Nature]

Is social media addictive to young people? A jury in California is being asked to decide — even though the question still divides researchers

https://t.co/aeQmfC1tPW

[MSU News @MSUnews]

.@MSUComArtSci's @darmeshi argues that the idea of "smartphone addiction" is flawed.

He can discuss addictive disorders, reward systems and smartphone use — and effective ways to examine their effects.

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

You might find this interesting: https://t.co/BjuiypfmHj

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

https://t.co/8WvbWoCCiz

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

Did you know that smartphone addiction isn't real? In this new article with Jens Binder, we argue that it's like saying someone with alcohol use disorder has "bottle and glass disorder." The smartphone is just the delivery vehicle, not the actual problematic reward!

Link below:

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

Very happy to be a 2025-2026 @DeSciWorld fellow!!

[DeSciWorld @DeSciWorld]

Dar Meshi @darmeshi brings a social-science lens to DeSci 🌐

As a DeSciWorld Fellow, he’s exploring the ecosystem itself: how it works today, and what prevents broader adoption.

Full spotlight here 💚

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

@DetBlockchain Aww, thanks for the very kind words! 🥰 And for the record, the feeling is mutual…I feel lucky to have the opportunity to engage with such a great community!!

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

@_macki @Jeronimoco8385 @DetBlockchain @ElizabethHa @standwithcrypto

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

@DetBlockchain @black_metta Thanks, it was a blast!! ❤️

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

@ElizabethHa @DetBlockchain Thanks for having me!! Everyone was wonderful, and I'm looking forward to more discussions!! 👍

[Dar Meshi @darmeshi]

Here's a cool write-up about my recent course on blockchains, web3, and advertising 👇

[MSU ComArtSci @MSUComArtSci]

Associate Professor Dar Meshi’s recent course on Web3 and blockchain continues to make an impact. The class not only explored emerging technologies but also inspired students to pursue career opportunities in the Web3 space.

Visit the link to learn more: https://t.co/RUkrHwWNRS