

2: The Neuroscience Behind Social Media w/ Emily McDonald
Aug 25, 2023
The podcast delves into the neuroscience of social media addiction, discussing how dopamine drives addictive behaviors and the psychological impact of social media on decision-making. It also explores the effects of hate comments on creators and the link between modern technologies like social media and primitive survival instincts.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Drug Addiction as a Maladaptive Form of Learning and Memory
01:32 • 3min
The Neuroscience of Social Media Addiction
04:27 • 15min
The Psychological Impact of Social Media
19:20 • 24min
Navigating Hate and Identity on Social Media
43:23 • 6min
Exploring the Neuroscience Impact of Social Media and Primitive Survival Instincts
49:03 • 5min