From TV to TikTok: How Smartphones and Media Shape Our Focus

In this podcast episode, Lisa explores the intricate relationship between screen usage and neurotransmitter activity, specifically focusing on dopamine. She explains how our phones and media, through notifications and rapid visual stimuli, trigger dopamine release, making them potentially addictive. Lisa also delves into how this constant stimulation and dopamine flood can make real-life joys feel less rewarding, and how the harnessing by modern media of our orienting reflex reduces our ability to focus and concentrate. Moreover, she suggests a potential link between prevalent screen time habits and the rise in attention-related disorders, providing a thought-provoking perspective on modern-day challenges.