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#106 | Stop blaming screens, blue light and sleep, kids' devices & more | Pete Etchells

The Insight Podcast

English - May 06, 2024 06:53 - 1 hour - 113 MB
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Joining me on the show today is Pete Etchells.

Pete is a professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University. He’s also the author of “Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time (and how to spend it better)”.

I talk to Pete about:

- What we get wrong about screen time and its effects on our health

- The myths around blue light and sleep

- Why banning phones in schools isn't the solution

- Why TikTok and YouTube Shorts aren’t sabotaging our focus

- How Pete talks to his children about screen time

- & much more

Enjoy the episode.

Connect with Pete:
https://twitter.com/PeteEtchells
https://www.peteetchells.com/

Pete's book: “Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time (and how to spend it better)” - https://amzn.eu/d/37BpHap

Connect with me:
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