In an era marked by an unprecedented surge in digital engagement, this session brings together leading experts to explore the underlying mechanics of digital addiction.
The panelists discuss the intentional design strategies employed in digital platforms that hook users, especially young children, and the psychological effects of these designs. By drawing parallels to the well-established issues of alcohol and substance abuse, the session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the compulsive nature of technology use.
Moderator: Larissa May, Founder of HalfTheStory
Panelists:
- Dr. Jim Winston, Trustee of the Winston Family Foundation
- Dr. Mitch Prinstein, Chief Science Officer, American Psychological Association
- Dr. Michael Rich, Founder of the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital
- Dr. Gaia Bernstein, Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute of Law Science and Technology at Seton Hall University School of Law
- Dr. Stacy Drury, Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Boston Children’s Hospital