[Applause] Namaste. Fab. Gregochech.[Applause] What if I were to tell you we're no longer listening to music, we're scrolling through it. Now, this might sound crazy, but when was the last time you added a song to your playlist that wasn't Tik Tok fake. Music exists in all of our day-to-day lives.Whether you put on the radio, you're blasting music in your headphones, or even just entering a restaurant, it's something that's always there. Now, the other day I was at a cafe where I heard a song that I swore I ...

Core Argument - Excessive screen time and social media use can negatively impact mood, sleep, and overall well-being [5] - Social media's unpredictable rewards trigger dopamine release, leading to addiction [6] - Short videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram quickly and constantly trigger the brain's reward system [7] - The brain can reset with the right habits and breaks from distractions [7] Strategies for Mitigation - Dedicate one hour each morning to activities without phone usage, such as reading and connecting with nature [8] - Utilize apps designed to reduce distractions and manage time intentionally [8] - Replace screen time with real-world activities like outdoor exercise and facing fears [9] - Prioritize activities that promote real dopamine release, such as sunlight exposure, exercise, and breath work [9] - Use blue light blocking glasses and change screen color to red at night to improve sleep [10] Behavioral Insights - Unexpected rewards cause a greater dopamine spike than expected rewards [5] - Discomfort can build confidence [10] - Phones can control individuals and steal time from living in the present moment [11]

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Attention Span & Digital Impact - Human attention span is currently 8 seconds, less than a goldfish's 9 seconds [3][4] - In 2004, human attention span was 2 and a half minutes, now it's 47 seconds [4] - The human brain processes 40 bits of information per second, while modern technology delivers 400,000 bits per second, leading to difficulty in focusing [5] - The modern brain is likened to a browser with 27 tabs open, struggling to focus in an ADHD world mixed with AI [6] AI & Cognitive Impact - AI tools may diminish the ability to think and interpret independently [8] - There are concerns about whether thoughts are one's own or influenced by AI [8] - AI can be used as a mirror to strengthen one's own thoughts, rather than replacing them [12] ADHD & Generational Trends - In the USA, 6 million kids are diagnosed with ADHD by age seven, a 1 in 10 ratio [9] - Over 60% of ADHD cases continue into adulthood [10] - The presentation suggests reframing ADHD not as a malfunction, but as a new variation of thinking [13] Solutions & Recommendations - Create friction by making it difficult to get distracted, such as putting phones in another room or using website blockers [11][12] - Think about problems for at least 20 minutes before using AI [12] - Rewire the brain, rethink habits, and rethink tools to avoid being lost in readily available answers [14]