Stone Age Brain vs. Screen Age: Richard Cytowic on Tech Addiction, Virtual Autism & Brain Energy

Is your brain trapped in the Stone Age while your life is in the Screen Age? 📱 Join us as we welcome neurologist and author Dr. Richard Cytowic to discuss his groundbreaking work on the impact of excessive screen use. 🧠 Discover why our brains are hardwired for a prehistoric world and how Big Tech exploits this, leading to screen addiction and depleting our brain's finite energy. 💡 Learn about the concept of "virtual autism" and its effects on developing brains, as well as the role of dopamine, the orienting reflex, and the importance of silence in reclaiming our attention and finding balance. 🌟 This conversation will reveal the secrets behind our susceptibility to digital devices and offer practical strategies to break free from their spell. Tune in for an eye-opening exploration of our brains, the digital world, and the path to reclaiming our energy and focus! Learn more about Richard Cytowic: https://Cytowic.net  👉🔔Subscribe and turn your notifications on to receive alerts when we go live. https://youtube.com/@thewellnessdrivenlifeshow?sub_confirmation=1   🤘Follow us: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thewellnessdrivenlifeshow.   🎸Check out Steve Stuntz, creator of music and videography: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303?sub_confirmation=1 The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit https://www.drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements.  📆 Our program goes live on Wednesdays @ 3:45 PM CST.  ❤️ #TWDLS #WellnessDrivenRide #SIPLifeSlowly #DrivenLivin #Podcast #TalkShow #Interview #richardcytowic #stoneagebrain #screenaddiction #techaddiction #virtualautism #braindrain #brainenergy #neuroscience #braindevelopment #digitaldetox #dopamine #mindfulness #yourstoneagebraininthescreenage #brainscience #attention #technology #childdevelopment #mentalhealth #focus #energydepletion 🙌 🌍 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices