EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Phantom Vibration of Morse Code: When Your Phone Addiction Started in 1844
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Long before smartphones had us feeling phantom buzzes in our pockets, telegraph operators were experiencing the exact same psychological phenomenon with Morse code. We dive into the surprisingly modern mental health effects of our first long-distance communication network, and why your relationship with notifications is older than you think. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Long before smartphones had us feeling phantom buzzes in our pockets, telegraph operators were experiencing the exact same psychological phenomenon with Morse code. We dive into the surprisingly modern mental health effects of our first long-distance communication network, and why your relationship with notifications is older than you think.
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