New York University psychologist Adam Alter wants to do a 50 year experiment on the effects of screen time and social media. He will place stickers on babies' forehead that determine which condition they'll be in for their first 50 years, or even longer. The sticker color determines what conditions children are exposed to during this period - so it's not just about how long kids spend with screens but whether there is an effect at all. It could have huge implications as we learn more about our relationship with technology.
What if you could design any experiment you wanted? Without worrying about money, ethics, logistics, or even the laws of nature? Revisionist History kicks off the season by giving some of the world’s smartest scientists a magic wand to create the experiment of their dreams. We hear about the best twins study ever, how to test the effects of iPhone vs Blackberry, and a bizarre plan to get Americans into shape.
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