1693: What Tech Companies Can Learn from Rehab by Max Ogles of Nir and Far

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1693: Max Ogles dives into the psychological roots of tech addiction, revealing why our compulsive habits persist and how we can reverse them without extreme digital detoxes. With a blend of behavioral science and practical steps, he outlines a realistic approach to reclaiming focus in a world engineered for distraction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/rehab/ Quotes to ponder: "Distraction, it turns out, isn’t about the tech itself, it’s about our relationship to it." "The solution isn’t abstinence. The solution is mastery." "We shouldn’t fear technology; we should fear using it mindlessly." Episode references: Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Indistractable-Control-Your-Attention-Choose/dp/194883653X Time Well Spent (Center for Humane Technology): https://www.humanetech.com/ Freedom App: https://freedom.to/ Forest App: https://www.forestapp.cc/ RescueTime: https://www.rescuetime.com/ Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products: https://www.amazon.com/Hooked-How-Build-Habit-Forming-Products/dp/1591847788 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices