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EPISODE · May 2, 2024 · 21 MIN

Smart phones - the hidden addiction that affects us all

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In this episode I look at smart phones. They have changed the way we live beyond imagination but are they doing us any harm in terms of the way we think and behave?Links:Life before smartphones:https://medium.com/be-unique/before-smartphones-were-a-thing-87208717b8d7Teenage brain: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/Whats-Going-On-in-the-Teenage-Brain.aspxTeenagers and smart phones: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-smartphones-really-destroying-the-lives-of-teenagers/Alpha brain waves: https://www.healthline.com/health/alpha-brain-waves#bottom-lineMultitasking and switching focus: https://neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/why-multitasking-does-more-harm-goodPhones and attention: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-36256-4#Alpha waves: https://www.healthline.com/health/alpha-brain-wavesDopamine fasting: https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/dopamine-fasting-smartphone-addictionSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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