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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Social media is engineered to be addictive, functioning like a drug that requires thoughtful use to avoid negative impacts on our lives.

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Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction

@ Andrew Huberman

Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction

08/16/21

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Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Social media is a black hole for time, and it's addictive, making it challenging to maintain a healthy relationship with it.

DA

Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Addiction to social media can manifest differently; some people can use it in moderation while others may become quickly overwhelmed and addicted.

DA

Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

I avoid social media because I know I wouldn't be able to control my usage; intimacy and connection are my personal 'drugs'.

JB

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.

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Sam Altman

06/18/25

@ OpenAI

One major mistake of social media was the unintended negative consequences of feed algorithms, which prioritized engagement over user well-being.

YN

Yuval Noah Harari

10/28/24

@ Rich Roll

The algorithms behind social media platforms prioritize user engagement, often by amplifying negative emotions like hate and fear, which disrupts healthy conversation.

DA

Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

We need to approach social media with intention, planning our usage to connect with others rather than getting lost in it.

SH

Sam Harris

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

Social media, particularly Twitter, fragments my life and disrupts my ability to engage deeply with information, much like a parasite that undermines my exploratory instincts.

JB

Jordan B Peterson Cast

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

The overwhelming nature of social media can create an illusion of urgency and importance, leading users to react impulsively rather than thoughtfully.