Name: Why our screens make us less happy
Uploaded: 2017-07-14T14:58:43Z
Duration: 9 min 19 s
Description: What are our screens and devices doing to us? Psychologist Adam Alter studies how much time screens steal from us and how they're getting away with it. He shares why all those hours you spend staring at your smartphone, tablet or computer might be making you miserable -- and what you can do about it.

What are our screens and devices doing to us? Psychologist Adam Alter studies how much time screens steal from us and how they're getting away with it. He shares why all those hours you spend staring at your smartphone, tablet or computer might be making you miserable -- and what you can do about it.

Adam Alter: Why our screens make us less happy

Why our screens make us less happy

Tech execs in Silicon Valley enroll their kids in a school with no screens until 8th grade, valuing real experiences over digital.

People spend 27 mins daily on apps that make them unhappy, highlighting a disconnect between screen time and contentment.

Turning off screens during personal moments can enrich life, suggesting a balance between digital convenience and real-world experiences.