The Art of Charm

How to Effectively Break Your Social Media Addiction | Dr. Nicholas Kardaras


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In today’s episode, we cover social media with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras. Dr. Kardaras is an Ivy League educated psychologist, best-selling author, internationally renowned speaker and an expert on mental health, addiction, and the impacts of our digital age.

Social media has gripped us by the neck with socially inept nerds calling the shots, so what exactly is going on, how is social media amplifying mental health issues, and what steps can we take to break social media addiction?

What to Listen For

  • Introduction – 0:00
  • What is a social media algorithm and why can they be dangerous to society?
  • What is the Online Safety Act and how does it serve to protect us from algorithms on social media?
  • The social world is engineered by the socially inept – 16:42
  • Why is there so much friction between what is going on in the real world and the virtual world?
  • How does social media amplify mental health issues and pressure young people to imitate the mentally unwell?
  • Who should we trust – 28:46
  • How do we know who to trust online and why is it risky to allow anyone to determine what is true and false?
  • Are younger generations more fragile than older generations?
  • Social media and depression – 41:46
  • How does social media use lead to depression?
  • Does an easier or harder life lead to a more fulfilling and happy life?
  • What practical steps can you take to deal with social media addiction?

  • Social media algorithms are created with the intention of getting users to spend more time on a platform, but they can have harmful consequences. By curating content and limiting the exposure to certain views, social media platforms can create an echo chamber that amplifies mental health issues and leads young people to believe that imitating the mentally unwell is normal behavior. Social media use can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems. 

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    Resources from this Episode

    • Dr. Nicholas Kardaras’s website
    • Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis--and How to Restore Our Sanity by Dr. Nicholas Kardaras


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