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Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

#276 BITESIZE | Transform Your Life with a Digital Detox | Adam Alter

May 26, 2022
15:28

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  • Mindful technology usage restores balance for a fulfilling life.
  • Tech companies remove stopping cues, leading to addictive digital consumption patterns.

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The Intrusive Impact of Technology on our Lives

Adam Alter, an expert on technology addiction, discusses the pervasive influence of technology on various aspects of our well-being, including health, happiness, and relationships. He conducts a simple yet revealing experiment that involves asking people to choose between their phone breaking and a small bone in their hand being broken, highlighting how younger individuals tend to prioritize their phones over physical health. Alter emphasizes the necessity of mindful technology usage to restore balance and lead a more fulfilling life.

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