Chapter
The impact of smartphones in our lives
06:28 - 10:32 (04:03)
The ubiquity of smartphones has reached unprecedented levels, and the consequences of this new reality are something we're only beginning to understand.
Clips
Having strict rules can help individuals accomplish their goals, such as reducing their phone usage during dinner time, as having more flexible guidelines can be difficult to adhere to.
06:28 - 08:35 (02:06)
Summary
Having strict rules can help individuals accomplish their goals, such as reducing their phone usage during dinner time, as having more flexible guidelines can be difficult to adhere to.
ChapterThe impact of smartphones in our lives
Episode#293 - Adam Alter - The Psychology Of Phone & Tech Addiction
PodcastModern Wisdom
Despite the objective goals of call usage, the subjective experience of using a phone can make it difficult to follow rules such as not answering at certain times.
08:35 - 09:26 (00:51)
Summary
Despite the objective goals of call usage, the subjective experience of using a phone can make it difficult to follow rules such as not answering at certain times. This becomes particularly significant as the experience of using phones has changed over time with the introduction of smartphones.
ChapterThe impact of smartphones in our lives
Episode#293 - Adam Alter - The Psychology Of Phone & Tech Addiction
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses how smartphones use psychological hooks and techniques, such as variable rewards, to make it extremely compelling and addictive.
09:26 - 10:32 (01:05)
Summary
This podcast discusses how smartphones use psychological hooks and techniques, such as variable rewards, to make it extremely compelling and addictive. People spend an average of six hours a day on their phones, and until you're in the midst of using it, you don't realize how much time is passing.