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Aditi Nerurkar

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The phenomenon of 'popcorn brain' refers to our constant need for stimulation from our phones, which is different from internet addiction that disrupts daily life.

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The Mental Health Doctor: Your Phone Screen & Sitting Is Destroying Your Brain!

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The Mental Health Doctor: Your Phone Screen & Sitting Is Destroying Your Brain!

01/15/24

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The Diary Of A CEO Cast

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

'Popcorn brain' describes the overstimulation of the brain due to excessive online activity, making it hard to disengage from constant information streams.

Jordan Peterson

12/30/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The brain's reward system can become dominated by super stimuli, such as pornography, which can lead to compulsive behaviors and addiction.

Aditi Nerurkar

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

When stressed, I find myself glued to my phone, which creates a feedback loop of seeking comfort through digital distractions.

Jordan Peterson

12/30/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The relationship between pornography and addiction is similar to that of processed foods; both can lead to a cycle of seeking more stimulation without true satisfaction.

Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

We are experiencing a significant poverty of attention and focus in our culture, exacerbated by distractions from devices.

Jordan B Peterson Cast

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

Addiction can be defined as the pursuit of positive emotions over a very short time frame, which is evident in how social media platforms optimize for immediate gratification.

Aditi Nerurkar

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

When we feel stressed, we tend to scroll through our phones as a primal response to scan for danger, similar to how our ancestors would have acted.

Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

To combat addiction, we should create intentional barriers between ourselves and our devices, allowing for uninterrupted thought and creativity.

Jordan Peterson

12/30/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The prevalence of pornography can lead to compulsive behaviors that feel more like an unconscious drive than a conscious desire.