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Modern WisdomMar 11, 2021

#293 - Adam Alter - The Psychology Of Phone & Tech Addiction

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Guest: Adam Alter

Notable books mentioned: The Happiness Hypothesis by John Haidt, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline

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Guest: Adam Alter
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Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business and an author. Most adults report that they are within an arm's reach of their phone for 24 hours a day. Our devices have slotted themselves into our lives seamlessly, but controlling our screentime is becoming increasingly difficult. Expect to learn the psychological tricks tech companies are using to keep you hooked, what Adam thinks the best strategies are to control screentime, what our concerns should be with VR technology, why cliffhangers are so powerful and much more...
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The Happiness Hypothesis
John Haidt
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and self-improvementOften cited around psychology of thought

“The speaker mentions reading 'The Happiness Hypothesis' by John Haidt, discussing its insights on thought processes and how setting objectives can lead to obsessive thinking.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in psychology and self-improvement
Key quote: “He talked about one of the reasons why we have a shocking theory about thought and we can't get it out of our head.”
The host mentions 'The Happiness Hypothesis' to illustrate the psychological concept of ironic monitoring, where setting a goal can lead to obsessive thoughts about the very thing one is trying to avoid. This book provides insights into how our minds work in relation to goals and desires, making it a valuable read for understanding human behavior.
ASIN: 0465028020
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Ready Player One
Ernest Cline
Best for Readers interested in technology and immersive experiences.Often cited around virtual reality technology

“The speaker references 'Ready Player One' and 'Ready Player Two' by Ernest Cline, discussing their relevance to immersive experiences and technology.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in technology and immersive experiences.
Key quote: “it's a little bit like, like the, the, the book and the, the film ready player one and now ready player two by Ernest Klein.”
The host mentions 'Ready Player One' to illustrate the potential future of immersive experiences through virtual reality. They draw a parallel between the book's themes and the evolving capabilities of VR technology.
ASIN: B005HG7BWC
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Ready Player Two
Ernest Cline
Best for Readers interested in technology and immersive experiencesOften cited around virtual reality technology

“The speaker references 'Ready Player One' and 'Ready Player Two' by Ernest Cline, discussing their relevance to immersive experiences and technology.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in technology and immersive experiences
Key quote: “it's a little bit like, like the, the, the book and the, the film ready player one and now ready player two by Ernest Klein.”
The host mentions 'Ready Player Two' in the context of discussing the potential future of virtual and augmented reality technologies. They draw a parallel between the immersive experiences depicted in the book and the advancements expected in real-world VR applications.
ASIN: B08BYWH6CS
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Ready Player One

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