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
Clickbait: You won't believe what is said in this episode!
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Dr. Charles Chaffin
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Season 1
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Episode 8
We are talking clickbait! Charles opens the show soliciting sponsors for the podcast and then welcomes Dr. Shyam Sundar, founder of the Media Effects Laboratory at Penn State University. He talks about clickbait, social media, and the current and future status of mainstream news media.