The tech show about being human returns with an all new season. Host Manoush Zomorodi kicks things off with the latest on the battle between kids and parents over their screens: do we know how kids are impacted by tech? Does it make them less empathetic? Are they being constantly bullied online? Even if we can help kids figure out their digital habits, are we adults totally screwed? Researcher Elizabeth Englander joins Manoush to share new findings and give the most pragmatic advice about how kids and adults can build better relationships with their tech and each other.

The tech show about being human returns with an all new season. Host Manoush Zomorodi kicks things off with the latest on the battle between kids and parents over their screens: do we know how kids are impacted by tech? Does it make them less empathetic? Are they being constantly bullied online? Even if we can help kids figure out their digital habits, are we adults totally screwed? Researcher Elizabeth Englander joins Manoush to share new findings and give the most pragmatic advice about how kids and adults can build better relationships with their tech and each other.

Note to Self is Back and We Start with The Big One: Kids and Screens

This week we dive deep into the modern media diet with theSkimm co-founders Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, and John Herrman, media reporter at the New York Times.

This week we dive deep into the modern media diet with theSkimm co-founders Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, and John Herrman, media reporter at the New York Times.

This week we dive deep into the modern media diet&nbsp;with&nbsp;theSkimm co-founders Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, and John Herrman, media reporter at&nbsp;the New York Times.&nbsp;

What Happens When We Skimm the News

If you've been with us for awhile, you know about our Infomagical challenge to fight information overload. This week, we're giving those of you who loved it a tune-up, those of you who were overwhelmed the tl;dr version, and those of you who totally missed it the first time around an episode to catch up.

If you've been with us for awhile, you know about our Infomagical challenge to fight information overload. This week, we're giving those of you who loved it a tune-up, those of you who were overwhelmed the tl;dr version, and those of you who totally missed it the first time around an episode to catch up.

If you've been with us for awhile, you know about our&nbsp;Infomagical challenge to fight information overload. This week, we're giving those of you who loved&nbsp;it a tune-up, those of you who were overwhelmed the tl;dr version, and those of you who totally missed it the first time around an episode to catch up.

Infomagical: BOOTCAMP

Can algorithms help us eat and love better? We went on a mission to find out.

Can algorithms help us eat and love better? We went on a mission to find out.

When To Stop Looking for a Better Date or Restaurant

That pile of papers on your desk? That lunch meeting you can't seem to nail down? The hundreds of emails that raise your blood pressure? We're here to help.

That pile of papers on your desk? That lunch meeting you can't seem to nail down? The hundreds of emails that raise your blood pressure? We're here to help.

That pile of papers on your desk?&nbsp;That lunch meeting you can't seem to nail down?&nbsp;The hundreds of emails that raise your blood pressure? We're here to help.

6 Algorithms That Can Improve Your Life

Author Peggy Orenstein tells us what the Internet is teaching teen girls about sexiness and desirability.

Author Peggy Orenstein tells us what the Internet is teaching teen girls about sexiness and desirability.

Author Peggy Orenstein tells us what the Internet is teaching teen girls about sexiness and desirability.&nbsp;

Sexiness, Social Media and Teenage Girls

We've put it off for long enough. It's time to talk about VR.

We've put it off for long enough. It's time to talk about VR.

The Realities of Virtual Reality

What Happens to the Videos No One Watches

Ross McNutt has a superpower — he can zoom in on everyday life, then rewind and fast-forward to solve crimes in a shutter-flash. But should he?

Ross McNutt has a superpower — he can zoom in on everyday life, then rewind and fast-forward to solve crimes in a shutter-flash. But should he?

Ross McNutt has a superpower — he can zoom in on everyday life, then rewind and fast-forward to solve crimes in a shutter-flash. But should he?

Eye in the Sky

We head inside Etsy's Usability Testing Lab to understand the art of User Experience and online shopping seduction.

We head inside Etsy's Usability Testing Lab to understand the art of User Experience and online shopping seduction.

We head inside&nbsp;Etsy's Usability Testing Lab to&nbsp;understand&nbsp;the art of User Experience and online shopping seduction.

The Puppet Masters Behind Online Shopping

Phoebe Robinson—a stand up-comedian, writer and co-host of WNYC's new podcast '2 Dope Queens'—joins us to talk about finding digital feminism.

Phoebe Robinson—a stand up-comedian, writer and co-host of WNYC's new podcast '2 Dope Queens'—joins us to talk about finding digital feminism.

Phoebe Robinson—a&nbsp;stand up-comedian, writer and co-host of WNYC's new podcast '2 Dope Queens'—joins us to talk about finding digital feminism.

Two Dope Queens on Feminism

Is your phone watching you? Can texting make you smarter? Are your kids real? Note to Self explores these and other essential quandaries facing anyone trying to preserve their humanity in the digital age. 
WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts, including Radiolab, Death, Sex & Money, Snap Judgment, Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin, Nancy and many others.
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Is your phone watching you? Can texting make you smarter? Are your kids real? Note to Self explores these and other essential quandaries facing anyone trying to preserve their humanity in the digital age. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts, including Radiolab, Death, Sex & Money, Snap Judgment, Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin, Nancy and many others. © WNYC Studios

Is your phone watching you? Can texting make you smarter? Are your kids real? Note to Self explores these and other essential quandaries facing anyone trying to preserve their humanity in the digital age. 
WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts, including Radiolab, Death, Sex &amp; Money, Snap Judgment, Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin, Nancy and many others.
© WNYC Studios

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