Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast Winning the Digital Cocaine Battle and Navigating Through It with Your Family w/Brad Huddleston EP 453
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Jun 18, 2021 Brad Huddleston, an international speaker and author on technology addiction, dives into the impacts of digital habits on families. He reveals why multitasking is detrimental to our brains and discusses the reality of Internet Addiction Disorder. Brad shares insights on how tech founders manage screen time for their kids, emphasizing the importance of outdoor play for healthy brain development. He offers practical steps for parents, including detoxing from screens and engaging in analog activities, to combat tech addiction and nurture family connections.
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MySpace Discovery Sparked His Work
- Brad began this ministry after discovering teens' MySpace profiles mimicked pornography.
- That talk led to TV specials, widespread requests, and two books on digital harm.
Brain Is Not Built For Multitasking
- The human brain is a sequential processor and cannot truly multitask.
- Rapid toggling between tasks lowers productivity by about 40% and harms reasoning.
Tech Leaders Limit Screens For Kids
- Tech founders often limit their own children's screen exposure because they know its harms.
- Early analog play preserves creativity and healthy brain development.
