Aliquot #125: Why Screens Make Us Sick
Update: 2025-04-09
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In today’s digital world, managing screen time and navigating social media can feel like an overwhelming challenge. With constant notifications and the addictive nature of these platforms, it’s easy to become consumed by technology. But striking a balance is crucial for our well-being—and our children's.
In this Aliquot, Dr. Andrew Huberman and I explore the complexities of digital engagement, share strategies for managing technology use, and discuss the importance of establishing boundaries that promote mental health and personal growth.
In this Aliquot, Dr. Andrew Huberman and I explore the complexities of digital engagement, share strategies for managing technology use, and discuss the importance of establishing boundaries that promote mental health and personal growth.
This episode includes several key discussion points:
- 00:00:59 - When work requires social media
- 00:02:55 - Disengaging from the dopamine loop
- 00:04:24 - Andrew Huberman’s rules for social media
- 00:07:29 - The psychosocial dynamic of X
- 00:08:50 - How much screen time is too much?
- 00:11:24 - How context switching erodes focus
- 00:13:07 - The cognitive gap between consuming and creating
- 00:14:53 - Are adults just chasing dopamine like kids?
- 00:16:31 - Social media's subtle threat to relationships
- 00:18:56 - Delaying devices in kids improves adult mental health
- 00:21:17 - Balancing tech use in adult life
- 00:23:59 - How Rhonda navigates screen time as a parent
- 00:25:15 - Why limiting screen time is hard — and worth it
This Aliquot features segments from the following episodes and Q&As with Dr. Rhonda Patrick. Watch the full session and access show notes here:
- Andrew Huberman, PhD: How to Improve Motivation & Focus By Leveraging Dopamine
- The Brain and Social Impacts of Screen Time and Early Device Exposure
- Q&A #23 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (5/1/21)
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