Mind Pump Episode #1140 | Nir Eyal
Channel: Mind Pump Show
Date: 2019-10-16

In today's episode, Mind Pump welcomes Nir Eyal to have a discussion about technology in our lives today.

Making the case why technology is NOT irresistible. (3:08)
What is the definition of distraction and traction? (7:55)
Why do we do anything? Understanding the nature of human emotion. (9:06)
Technology is the tool: It’s all about how we USE IT. (11:07)
The technique of using tech against tech: #1 - Social antibodies. (19:50)
Making time for traction: Technique #2. (24:44)
Hacking back the external triggers: Technique #3. (26:18)
Preventing distraction with packs: Technique #4. (27:08)
The 3 concepts of social competence and wellbeing when it comes to our children. (28:37)
What are some things he agrees with his fellow researchers and what do they disagree on? (35:18)
Understanding what your values are and turning those into time. (38:40)
What’s the role of dopamine in the brain? (39:55)
How technology can be ADDICTIVE, but not affect everyone: The nature of addiction. (41:10)
What is his take on the future of technology? (45:55)
Why ‘filter bubbles’ is nothing new. (52:50)
The importance of having a conversation rather than fear-mongering. (56:42)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned 

Nir Eyal (@neyal99)  Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/

Nir Eyal (@nireyal)  Twitter
https://twitter.com/nireyal

Nir Eyal Website
https://www.nirandfar.com

Adam Alter (@adamleealter) Twitter
https://twitter.com/adamleealter

Jean Twenge (@jean_twenge)  Twitter
https://twitter.com/jean_twenge

Jonathan Haidt (@JonHaidt)  Twitter
https://twitter.com/JonHaidt

Related Links/Products Mentioned

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https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/maps-anabolic

Nir Eyal - Books
https://www.amazon.com/Nir-Eyal/e/B00HJ8021I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=mindpumpmedia-20&linkId=7261239772b65ac9fd8fb74fdb61b10c&language=en_US

Nir Eyal Ted Talk - What makes technology so habit-forming?
https://www.ted.com/talks/nir_eyal_what_makes_technology_so_habit_forming

Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Book by Adam Alter
https://www.amazon.com/Irresistible-Addictive-Technology-Business-Keeping/dp/1594206643/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=mindpumpmedia-20&linkId=b10ebe8dd045cc4965d9c23c75407179&language=en_US

iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us - Book by Jean Twenge
https://www.amazon.com/iGen-Super-Connected-Rebellious-Happy-Adulthood/dp/1501151983/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=mindpumpmedia-20&linkId=17203813c28167f436af81dca5be4c43&language=en_US

Paul Virilio - VICE
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qbzbn5/paul-virilio-506-v17n9

Forest App
https://www.forestapp.cc

The Kids (Who Use Tech) Seem to Be All Right
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-kids-who-use-tech-seem-to-be-all-right/

The Decline of Play and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents
https://www.psychologytoday.com/files/attachments/1195/ajp-decline-play-published.pdf

Parents in trouble again for letting kids walk alone
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/04/13/parents-investigated-letting-children-walk-alone/25700823/

The Coddling of the American Mind - Book by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224897/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=mindpumpmedia-20&linkId=ae11f1cf0e60c83d96b7b24aa16000f1&language=en_US

Change Your Mind
https://www.changeyourmindni.org

HumanProgress.org
https://humanprogress.org

The Truth about Kids and Tech: Jean Twenge (iGen) and Nir Eyal (Hooked) - Debate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6IBlFELDxc&feature=youtu.be

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