Episode #1564
Adam Alter
Books mentioned
Irresistible
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:00:00
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The Coddling of the American Mind
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:38:54 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Adam Alter is a New York University Stern professor and author who studies how technology and game design shape behavior. He and Joe Rogan examine compulsive screen use, engagement-based business models, social media’s effects on young people, and the potential of virtual reality and neurotechnology to reshape relationships, while discussing practical limits and Alter’s experience with red-green color blindness.
What they talked about
- Addiction to screens and devices
- Impact of endless social media feeds
- Gaming demographics shift to middle-aged women
- Virtual reality and the future of human interaction
- Concerns about AI and Neuralink
- Teaching digital literacy to children
- Color blindness and perception
- Physical activity vs. screen time for kids
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