Adam Alter: Why our screens make us less happy | TED Talk

What are our screens and devices doing to us? Psychologist Adam Alter studies how much time screens steal from us and how they're getting away with it. He shares why all those hours you spend staring at your smartphone, tablet or computer might be making you miserable -- and what you can do about it.

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Adam Alter: The Impact of Screen Time

  • Speaker: Adam Alter, Psychologist.
  • Event: TED2017, April 2017.
  • Core Subject: The psychological impact of digital devices (smartphones, tablets, and computers) on human happiness.
  • Key Argument: Excessive screen time is "stealing" time from our lives and contributing to feelings of misery.
  • Objective: To explain the mechanisms behind digital addiction and provide actionable strategies to reclaim time and improve well-being.
  • Engagement: The talk has reached over 4.7 million views.

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