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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2024 · 12 MIN

A New Era of Comfort: Wharton Research Shows The Rise of Smartphone Dependence

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Shiri Melumad, Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss why we use our smartphones as a security blanket and the psychological benefits that smartphones offer beyond functionality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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