(ˌskroʊl-tæp-ˈræk-si-ə)
noun
1. A habitual motor misfire in which an individual instinctively attempts to scroll, tap, or interact with a physical surface (e.g., paper, books, notebooks) as if it were a touchscreen.
2. A cognitive lapse resulting from frequent digital device use, causing momentary confusion when transitioning to analog materials.
noun
1. A habitual motor misfire in which an individual instinctively attempts to scroll, tap, or interact with a physical surface (e.g., paper, books, notebooks) as if it were a touchscreen.
2. A cognitive lapse resulting from frequent digital device use, causing momentary confusion when transitioning to analog materials.
• Midway through his sketch, Jake experienced a moment of scrolltapraxia, instinctively double tapping his paper to undo a mistake.
• Her brain was so wired for digital interactions that she kept attempting to scroll her notebook. A clear case of scrolltapraxia.
• Her brain was so wired for digital interactions that she kept attempting to scroll her notebook. A clear case of scrolltapraxia.
by WordsmithMish January 10, 2025