Dopamine, Technology, and Identity

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn how to take back control of your time. 

New research shows that you’ll spend 20 years of your life on your screens. 

It’s time to stop wasting your time – and your life – and learn how to use technology in a way that works for you, your brain, and your body.

Here to deliver the wake up call of a lifetime is Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD.

Dr. Kanojia, also known as Dr. K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in modern mental health and the impact of technology on the brain. He is beloved by the millions of fans of his YouTube channel Healthy Gamer for his clear, no-nonsense advice about motivation, technology, and making the most of your life.

You will be shocked by what Dr. K shares with you about:

- Why you feel tired all the time.

- The impact that looking at your phone in your has on your attention span.

- Why you don’t want to do anything after binging hours of social media.

- How to know if you truly have a problem with your technology.

- The exact scripts to talk to someone whose phone, social media, or game use is concerning you. 

This episode is a resource that you are absolutely going to want to share with everyone that you know.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Alok Kanojia’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love this episode with NYU’s Dr. Adam Alter, that also discusses the impact of technology: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better.

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