Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | The Surprising Truth About Smartphones: How To Boost Your Happiness and Fix Your Focus | Dr Anders Hansen #482
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Oct 3, 2024 
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.
Attention Economy
- Human attention is the most valuable commodity in today's society.
- Companies profit from capturing our attention, especially through screen time.
Managing Smartphone Use
- Smartphones offer highly rewarding stimuli, surpassing anything in nature.
- Create distance and limit their presence to avoid constant attraction.
