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You Are Not “Addicted” To Technology

You Are Not “Addicted” To Technology

Build For Tomorrow

May 27, 202159m 12s

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Show Notes

Are smartphones and social media addictive? Tech critics say yes. But actual addiction researchers say something else — and they point to ways in which our broad use of the word “addiction” can cause real harm. In this episode, we look at the history of supposedly “addictive” technologies, understand the surprisingly odd science behind today’s scariest claims, and discover who really has the power to break these supposed “addictions.” (Hint: It’s you.)


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