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Harvard Psychiatrist on How To Get Ahead of 99.9% of People (Starting NOW)

The Iced Coffee Hour

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Mental Ailments, Technology, and Society

This chapter explores the relationship between mental ailments such as ADHD and autism and the impact of technology on society. It discusses the validity of online quizzes related to these conditions, the rise of autism and its potential correlated factors, the overlap between autism and societal features, and the effects of technology on social skills and emotional regulation. The chapter also touches on the similarities between ADHD and autism, the rise of instant gratification and high entertainment standards, and the implications of screen time and technology usage on cognitive development.

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