The Distracted Mind, with Dr Larry Rosen

Dr Larry Rosen is international expert in the 'Psychology of Technology". He has published 7 books, including "The Distracted Mind', "iDisorder" & "Rewired". Dr. Rosen is grandfather, and Professor Emeritus and Past Chair of the Psychology Department at California State University. He is a research psychologist, computer educator and keynote speaker. He also writes a blog about his experience living with Parkinson's in Psychology today.

"An iDisorder is where you exhibit signs and symptoms of a psychiatric disorder such as OCD, narcissism, addiction or even ADHD, which are manifested through your use—or overuse—of technology."- Dr Larry Rosen

Can we actually multitask? Or is this an illusion?
The time lost by multitasking
Why multitasking may be detrimental to your mental health and productivity
How social media impacts your mind
How to avoid iDisorder
How to not let technology run your life
How to stay focused
Resetting your mind
Neuroplasticity
The difference between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease

Larry's website: http://drlarryrosen.com/

Larry's blog about Parkinson's on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rewired-the-psychology-technology/201912/scientist-grapples-parkinson-s-disease

Larry's twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/drlarryrosen

Here are a couple of talks Larry has given in the past:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0OqA0pmAag&ab_channel=Wisdom2.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivyQtk-5OZM&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

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