EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 1H 27M
FULL EPISODE: Is Your Phone Your Comfort Blanket? - February 16, 2026
from The Last Show with David Cooper · host David Cooper
Psychology professor Dr. Claire Hart shares her research showing how constantly checking your phone during conversation is more about deeper psychological needs than having bad manners. Social-personality psychologist William Chopik explains that memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships. Psychology and neuroscience professor Dorsa Amir goes over the study of 400 children in five societies that found culture shapes how kids cooperate. Radio host Brad Smith and David talk about whether you should be a good neighbor, and share stories about neighbors they've had in the past. Author and mental health and disability researcher Dr. Corey McAuliffe discusses grief and her new book: 23 Dates with My Dead Dad. New York-based comedian and cat daddy Marty Cunnie talks about the stand-up comedy show he runs out of a cat cafe. Psychology professor Cendri Hutcherson discusses how daily mental sharpness can lead to a productivity boost equivalent to 40 extra minutes of work. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:27) Dr. Claire Hart (10:00) William Chopik (20:00) Dorsa Amir (30:00) Brad Smith pt. 1 (39:50) Brad Smith pt. 2 (49:50) Dr. Corey McAuliffe (59:50) Marty Cunnie (1:09:50) Cendri Hutcherson (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Psychology professor Dr. Claire Hart shares her research showing how constantly checking your phone during conversation is more about deeper psychological needs than having bad manners. Social-personality psychologist William Chopik explains that memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships. Psychology and neuroscience professor Dorsa Amir goes over the study of 400 children in five societies that found culture shapes how kids cooperate. Radio host Brad Smith and David talk about whether you should be a good neighbor, and share stories about neighbors they've had in the past. Author and mental health and disability researcher Dr. Corey McAuliffe discusses grief and her new book: 23 Dates with My Dead Dad. New York-based comedian and cat daddy Marty Cunnie talks about the stand-up comedy show he runs out of a cat cafe. Psychology professor Cendri Hutcherson discusses how daily mental sharpness can lead to a productivity boost equivalent to 40 extra minutes of work. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:27) Dr. Claire Hart (10:00) William Chopik (20:00) Dorsa Amir (30:00) Brad Smith pt. 1 (39:50) Brad Smith pt. 2 (49:50) Dr. Corey McAuliffe (59:50) Marty Cunnie (1:09:50) Cendri Hutcherson (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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