Irresistible - Why Are You Addicted to Technology and How to Set Yourself Free

Informationen zum Autor Adam Alter is an Associate Professor at New York University's Stern School of Business, and holds an affiliated appointment within the Psychology Department. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave and has written for The New York Times , New Yorker , Atlantic , Wired , Popular Science and numerous other publications. Klappentext Almost half of the developed population has an internet-based addiction. In some ways this is not surprising, as our world is filled with addictive experiences: from social media and messaging, to rolling news and video streaming. Attention spans are decreasing as our time spent glued to our screens are increasing, negatively affecting our ability to relax, sleep, develop relationships and achieve meaningful goals. Psychologist Adam Alter provides insight into why explains the science behind why we can't seem to stop such behaviour and offers practical advice for using technology differently, in order to lead a happier life, and to set yourself free. 'This examination of today's tech-zombie epidemic is worth putting your phone down for' Guardian 'Essential reading... Regain control of your time, finances and relationships' Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit Zusammenfassung Our world is filled with addictive experiences, from social media and messaging to rolling news and video streaming. They affect our ability to relax, develop relationships and achieve meaningful goals. In this book, the author explains why we can't stop scrolling, clicking and watching.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Adam Alter, Alter Adam
• Editore: Vintage UK
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9781784701659
• ISBN: 978-1-78470-165-9
• Pagine: 368
• Dimensioni: 129 mm x 198 mm x 23 mm
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Pedagogia sociale, assistenza sociale; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Addiction, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Popular psychology, Illness & addiction: social aspects, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Digital Lifestyle and online world: consumer and user guides