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Kaitlyn Regehr

Associate Professor of Digital Humanities at UCL. Author of the book, Smartphone Nation, discussing digital literacy and the impact of screen addiction.

Top 5 podcasts with Kaitlyn Regehr

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May 20, 2025 • 34min

Is Your Phone Controlling Your Life? With Kaitlyn Regehr (Part One)

Kaitlyn Regehr, an Associate Professor of Digital Humanities at UCL and author of 'Smartphone Nation,' dives deep into our complex relationship with smartphones. She tackles the pervasive issue of screen addiction and shares strategies to foster digital literacy. The conversation uncovers how algorithms manipulate our online behavior and highlights the urgent need for critical thinking in a world dominated by digital distractions. Regehr offers practical advice for cultivating healthy tech habits for both adults and children.
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May 22, 2025 • 36min

Is Your Phone Controlling Your Life? With Kaitlyn Regehr (Part Two)

Kaitlyn Regehr, a renowned professor and expert on digital literacy, dives deep into our complex relationship with smartphones and social media. She discusses the alarming impacts of early device use on children and the importance of digital literacy at home. Regehr offers insights on creating a healthy 'digital diet,' emphasizing engaging interactions over mindless scrolling. She also explores the effect of AI on communication skills and advocates for better regulation of online content to ensure a safer digital environment for future generations.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 44min

Gen Z Tech Addiction Crisis with Oprah and Adam Alter

Oprah welcomes Kaitlyn Regehr, an expert on digital humanities and author of Smartphone Nation, to discuss Gen Z's tech addiction crisis. They explore how attention-economy algorithms manipulate behavior, making harm and misinformation prevalent. Adam Alter highlights the design hooks that keep users hooked on video games and social media. The conversation reveals real-life stories of addiction and emphasizes the need for families to shift focus from blame to strategies for resisting tech. The Quittr app offers a community-driven path to recovery.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 24min

How smartphones took over our lives and how you can take back control

Kaitlyn Regehr, an associate professor at University College London, specializes in digital literacy and is the author of Smartphone Nation. She discusses how smartphones are engineered to be addictive and their impact on our daily lives, particularly for children. Regehr shares strategies for parents to foster healthier tech habits and the significance of meaningful conversations about media consumption. She also touches on the implications of 'sharenting' and the responsibility of corporations to protect users, especially the youth, in the digital landscape.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 57min

AI: Promise or Peril ? Recorded at the Hay Festival

In this insightful discussion, James Orr, a philosophy professor, raises ethical concerns about AI's impact on human identity. Matthew Taylor shares how AI could transform healthcare dynamics. Kaitlyn Regehr highlights the addiction to technology and its implications. Anne McElvoy analyzes current events shaped by AI, while Marcus du Sautoy explores AI's blend of creativity and logic. Dorian Lynskey emphasizes the importance of truth in an AI-dominated world, revealing the urgent need for responsible oversight in navigating AI's promise and peril.

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