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
Instant gratification...NOW!
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Dr. Charles Chaffin
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Season 1
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Episode 12
Dr. Charles opens the show identifying the many ways we are susceptible to the urges of instant gratification. He then welcomes Dr. Hal Hershfield from the UCLA Anderson School of Management to discuss how we can establish goals, focus on our future selves, and work to avoid instant gratification, whether related to technology, overspending, or poor nutrition.