I had the great privilege of talking to Elif Durgel (psychologist) on the second episode of DIS/CONNECTED. 

We talked about the challenges our society navigates when talking about smartphone / device usage in children and teenagers.

Be prepared for a really insightful episode that provides some hands-on advice. 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO BE A GUEST AT THE SHOW ABOUT THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: 

• AI - exploring advantages & disadvantages 
• How social media influences our political views 
• Radicalization online 
• Social media and mental health  
• Video gaming addiction 
• Smartphone addiction / Device addiction

PLEASE  FREE TO REACH OUT TO ME VIA MAIL: 

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LINKS : 

Please find below the links that are related to this episode for more information on the topics we talked about: 

On Jonathan Haidt : 

About his book “”The Anxious Generation” on his own webpage: 

https://jonathanhaidt.com/anxious-generation/

Smartphone Free Childhood grass root organization: 

General information webpage: 

https://www.smartphonefreechildhood.org

For the UK: 

https://parentpact.smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk

For the Netherlands:

https://ouderpact.smartphonevrijopgroeien.nl

For the U.S.A.: 

https://www.smartphonefreechildhoodus.com

On DSM & ICD: 

On the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders):

https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm

On the ICD (International Classification of Diseases): 

https://icd.who.int/en/

If you want to a guest at the show, you are welcome to send a mail to : [email protected]

In this inaugural episode of the DIS/CONNECTED podcast, Lucia R. explores the intersection of technology, society, and mental health. She discusses her background as a full stack developer and sociologist, raising critical questions about the impact of social media and smartphone usage on communication and social interactions. The conversation delves into the effects of AI on the labor market, the rise of political polarization, and the role of media in shaping public opinion. She emphasizes the importance of navigating these challenges while maintaining human connections and fostering open discussions about mental health and technology addiction.

Thanks for listening in ! 

On the 15.07 there will be a new episode of DIS/CONNECTED with Elif Durgel! Tune in! 

Link to the MIT study "Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task": https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872

If you want to a guest at the show, you are welcome to send a mail to : [email protected]

In this inaugural episode of the DIS/CONNECTED podcast, Lucia R. explores the intersection of technology, society, and mental health. She discusses her background as a full stack developer and sociologist, raising critical questions about the impact of social media and smartphone usage on communication and social interactions. The conversation delves into the effects of AI on the labor market, the rise of political polarization, and the role of media in shaping public opinion. Lucia emphasizes the importance of navigating these challenges while maintaining human connections and fostering open discussions about mental health and technology addiction.

Thanks for listening in !

On the 15.07 there will be a new episode of DIS/CONNECTED with Elif Durgel! Tune in!

If you want to a guest at the show, you are welcome to send a mail to : [email protected]

Link to the MIT study "Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task": https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872

If you want to a guest at the show, you are welcome to send a mail to : [email protected]

DIS/CONNECTED is a podcast born from one striking observation: everywhere we go, we’re glued to our screens—but are we still truly connected with ourselves and with each other ?

In this show, we explore how digital life is reshaping our society, our minds, and our relationships. From loneliness to addiction, from dating apps to dumb phones, from AI’s rise to the polarization of political discourse.

DIS/CONNECTED digs deep into what it means to live in an increasingly online world.

Through conversations with experts, everyday users, and those who've stepped away from the digital grid, we question how tech is influencing not only our personal lives, but also our collective understanding of politics, history, and reality itself.

This podcast is also an experiment: built with almost no social media presence. No Instagram. No TikTok. No YouTube.

Just honest dialogue and one question at its core—can we still connect without being constantly online ?

Join us as we navigate the gray zones of the digital age.

If you want to a guest at the show, you are welcome to send a mail to : [email protected]