The Numb Podcast
The Numb Podcast is a fun exploration of life in the Information Age, focusing on social media, cable news, dating apps, porn, and all of the other apps and devices that push and pull on our attention on a daily basis. Hosted by Dr. Charles Chaffin, The Numb Podcast includes researchers, therapists, sports and political figures, and guests from all walks of life who offer commentary and solutions for managing our attention in such a noisy world.
The Numb Podcast
Smoking two packs of Instagram a day...
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Dr. Charles Chaffin
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Season 2
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Episode 10
Dr. Charles opens the show discussing the historic 1964 Surgeon General's announcement of the dangers of smoking and draws a comparison between the negative impacts of smoking and social media use, specifically as it relates to regulation. He talks about potential paths forward in finding a balance between capitalism and protection. He closes with another quote from a country music song.