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Published May 1, 2017

Adam Alter: Tech Addiction or Healthy Obsession?

Adam Alter delves into the addictive nature of technology, examining the design elements that keep us hooked and offering insights and strategies to delineate between healthy tech engagement and addiction. Discover how virtual reality and our smartphone-dominated lives impact our perceptions and explore methods to reclaim control and balance in a tech-saturated world.

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- How does social media impact isolation?
  Asked by 215 people
- How does technology shape our lives?
  Asked by 119 people
- What are the problems with social media and smartphones?
  Asked by 113 people
- How does social media impact social behaviors?
  Asked by 74 people
- How does technology affect humans?
  Asked by 74 people
- How did addiction impact his life?
  Asked by 66 people
- Can we control behaviors like social media, video games, shopping, and fast food consumption in moderation?
  Asked by 44 people
- What realistic solutions were suggested in the episode Dr. Jonathan Haidt: How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions?
  Asked by 39 people
- Can some people not quit addiction?
  Asked by 37 people
- Are social skills evolving?
  Asked by 34 people
- What is the best filter for tap water?
  Asked by 24 people
- What types of people are more likely to become addicts?
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- What is the origin of addiction?
  Asked by 23 people
- How to wean off addiction
  Asked by 21 people
- Can you trick yourself out of loneliness?
  Asked by 13 people

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