🎙️ This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with psychologist and science communicator Pete Etchells to debunk the biggest myths about screens, “screen addiction,” and digital doom. They dig into the real science behind how screens affect our minds, what’s hype, and what’s fact — and how you can make your screen time work for you.
Together, they unpack:
👉 Why the “screen addiction” panic is based on shaky science
👉 How moral panics about technology mirror past media scares
👉 Practical, science-backed ways to change your screen habits
👉 Insights from Pete’s new book Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time (and How to Spend It Better)
This episode is essential listening for anyone tired of the fear-mongering headlines — and ready for a grounded, practical approach to the digital world.
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