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Dr. Richard Freed
Psychologist and author of Better Than Real Life. Focuses on the impact of technology and persuasive design on children's mental health and development.
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May 5, 2025
• 53min
1KHO 474: Using Psychology as a Weapon Against Children | Dr. Richard Freed, Better Than Real Life
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Dr. Richard Freed, a psychologist and author of 'Better Than Real Life,' dives deep into the world of persuasive design in technology. He discusses how companies manipulate kids by exploiting their psychological instincts, leading to alarming impacts on mental health. Freed highlights the ethics of this manipulation and the disappearance of screen time guidelines. He also examines the rise of AI in children's lives and urges parents to reclaim real-life experiences for their kids amidst the digital chaos.
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