ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN
English

12. Distractibility & Multitasking

Dr. Rich explains that the very trait that once ensured human success in prehistoric times—our natural distractibility—has become a liability in today’s world filled with digital distractions.

4m 26s
Original Recording in
English

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13. Most Common Problems

Dr. Rich highlights the most common media-related issues he encounters in his clinic, including excessive gaming, social media-driven upward comparison, and information binging.

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3. Model, Mentor, Monitor
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4. Nurture & Protect
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5. Screen Time Limits
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6. Privacy and Safety
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7. Age-Appropriate Content
7. Age-Appropriate Content
8. Gaming and Socialization
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9. Boredom & Free Play
9. Boredom & Free Play
10. Rules vs Expectations
10. Rules vs Expectations
11. Maturity & Executive Function
11. Maturity & Executive Function
12. Distractibility & Multitasking
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13. Most Common Problems
13. Most Common Problems
14. How to Use Social Media
14. How to Use Social Media
15. Variable Reward System
15. Variable Reward System
16. Addiction and PIMU
16. Addiction and PIMU
17. ADHD, ASD and Depression
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18. Connectivity vs Connectedness
18. Connectivity vs Connectedness
19. Conclusion
19. Conclusion
20. Epilogue
20. Epilogue