1140: Nir Eyal
Oct 14, 2019
Interview Nir Eyal
- 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. (26:29)
- Preventing distraction with packs: Technique #4. (27:19)
- 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? (35:27)
- Understanding what your values are and turning those into time. (38:50)
- What’s the role of dopamine in the brain? (40:05)
- How technology can be ADDICTIVE, but not affect everyone: The nature of addiction. (41:50)
- What is his take on the future of technology? (46:10)
- Why ‘filter bubbles’ is nothing new. (53:03)
- The importance of having a conversation rather than fear-mongering. (56:56)
Featured Guest/People Mentioned
- Nir Eyal (@neyal99) Instagram
- Nir Eyal (@nireyal) Twitter
- Website
- Adam Alter (@adamleealter) Twitter
- Jean Twenge (@jean_twenge) Twitter
- Jonathan Haidt (@JonHaidt) Twitter
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout**
- Nir Eyal – Books
- Nir Eyal Ted Talk – What makes technology so habit-forming?
- Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter
- 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
- Paul Virilio – VICE
- Forest App
- The Kids (Who Use Tech) Seem to Be All Right
- The Decline of Play and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents
- Parents in trouble again for letting kids walk alone
- The Coddling of the American Mind – Book by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
- Change Your Mind
- HumanProgress.org
- The Truth about Kids and Tech: Jean Twenge (iGen) and Nir Eyal (Hooked) – Debate
