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You Are Not “Addicted” To Technology

You Are Not “Addicted” To Technology

FromBuild For Tomorrow


You Are Not “Addicted” To Technology

FromBuild For Tomorrow

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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
May 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Are smartphones and social media addictive? Tech critics say yes. But actual addiction researchers say something else — and they point to ways in which our broad use of the word “addiction” can cause real harm. In this episode, we look at the history of supposedly “addictive” technologies, understand the surprisingly odd science behind today’s scariest claims, and discover who really has the power to break these supposed “addictions.” (Hint: It’s you.)

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Released:
May 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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This is a show about the unexpected things that shape us, and how we can shape the future. We tell funny, surprising stories about why people once feared the things we love (like the teddy bears and coffee!), and the myths we keep telling ourselves (like how new tech is harming us!), and walk away with lessons that can help turn fear and uncertainty into a path of opportunity. Welcome to Build for Tomorrow, hosted by Jason Feifer. (This show was previously called Pessimists Archive.)