Chapter
The Rise of Addictive Technology
50:58 - 1:06:03 (15:04)
The book sheds light on the business of keeping users hooked on technology, tackling topics like batched emails and vacation policies, and explores how we learn to distinguish subtle emotional changes in the presence of others.
Clips
The author struggled to uncover the truth behind addictive technology and how companies keep users hooked.
50:58 - 55:16 (04:17)
Summary
The author struggled to uncover the truth behind addictive technology and how companies keep users hooked. Despite pushback, the truth came to light when early Facebook investor, Shawn Parker, admitted that they knew it was terrible for a long time.
ChapterThe Rise of Addictive Technology
Episode#293 - Adam Alter - The Psychology Of Phone & Tech Addiction
PodcastModern Wisdom
Face-to-face interaction plays a vital role in the development of emotional intelligence, especially in kids who need to learn to distinguish subtle emotional changes through facial expressions.
55:17 - 1:00:28 (05:11)
Summary
Face-to-face interaction plays a vital role in the development of emotional intelligence, especially in kids who need to learn to distinguish subtle emotional changes through facial expressions. Without this, emotional faculties may develop more slowly or not at all.
ChapterThe Rise of Addictive Technology
Episode#293 - Adam Alter - The Psychology Of Phone & Tech Addiction
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses the evolution of email in the workplace, including batch processing and vacation policies that allow for truly unplugged time off.
1:00:29 - 1:06:03 (05:33)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the evolution of email in the workplace, including batch processing and vacation policies that allow for truly unplugged time off. It also touches on the cultural impact of living with viruses and understanding PPE and social distancing measures.