Dr. Anders Hansen, a Swedish psychiatrist and best-selling author, dives into the pervasive impact of smartphones and social media on our health and happiness. He reveals alarming correlations between increased screen time and deteriorating physical activity, sleep quality, and personal connections. Hansen emphasizes the addictive nature of screens, especially for youth, and discusses the harmful psychological effects of social media, urging listeners to set boundaries and reclaim their attention and well-being.
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Screen Time and Mental Health
Excessive screen time reduces sleep, physical activity, and real-life interactions.
These factors protect against depression and anxiety, making us more susceptible.
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Attention Economy
Human attention is the most valuable commodity in today's society.
Companies profit from capturing our attention, especially through screen time.
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Managing Smartphone Use
Smartphones offer highly rewarding stimuli, surpassing anything in nature.
Create distance and limit their presence to avoid constant attraction.
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Sherry Turkle's "Reclaiming Conversation" delves into the impact of technology on human connection and communication. The book explores how our reliance on digital devices affects our ability to engage in meaningful face-to-face interactions. Turkle argues that technology, while offering convenience, can hinder our capacity for empathy and genuine understanding. She emphasizes the importance of fostering authentic communication in an increasingly digital world. The book offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of navigating the complexities of human interaction in the digital age.
Today’s episode is about a topic that I am truly passionate about – the introduction of social media and smartphones into all aspects of our lives – and what impact this is having on us individually and collectively.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.
Today’s clip is from episode 381 of the podcast with Swedish psychiatrist, globally renowned speaker and best-selling author Dr Anders Hansen.
In this clip we discuss how overuse of technology can have such a pervasive impact in all areas of our life from our health and happiness to the quality of our relationships.
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