Welcome to the age of addictive technology with Adam Alter

We spend more time communicating through our smartphones than we spend talking to our partner. New technology has nestled itself in our pockets, our lives, our habits, our dealings with each other and the rest of the world. This addiction is not just a sign of our own weakness: these products are actually designed to get us hooked. Adam Alter of NYU Stern School of Business exposes in his book Irresistible (translated by Maven Publishing as Superverslavend) the techniques tech companies use to make their products more and more attractive. But also how we can harness these products for the good—to improve how we communicate with each other, spend and save our money, and set boundaries between work and play—and how we can mitigate their most damaging effects on our well-being, and the health and happiness of our children.

This video was recorded on April 20, 2017.

Видео Welcome to the age of addictive technology with Adam Alter канала The John Adams Institute