Screensaver advice

Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist at Stanford School of Medicine. He is also a podcaster. In 'Huberman Lab', the professor discusses science and science-based tools for navigating everyday life.

In the guest episode 'How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions', Huberman speaks to Jonathan Haidt, professor of social psychology at New York University, on how tech and culture impact psychology and health, especially in children. We all know what this is about. But what, why and how?

Haidt explains that screen-filled childhood has replaced play-based childhood, negatively impacting learning, resilience, identity, cooperation and conflict resolution - all crucial skills for adult relationships and career success. Interestingly, we are told that phones and social media impact boys and girls differently. Also, we get to know the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of how smartphones alter basic brain plasticity and function.


Yet, this is not your standard gloom'n'doom two professors of pessimism having a conversation. More importantly, you also get actual science-backed reccos on how to restore childhood independence and play in the current generation. This isn't just armchair podcasting, but practical DIY generational screen-saving advice.