The Human Brain: We use it or we lose it | Dr. Mark Williams | Witness the World Podcast Episode 20

Dr. Mark Williams is a neuroscientist, international speaker and an author. This podcast episode was recorded on July 6, 2023.

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EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Episode preview, disclaimer and title
01:17 – Intro
06:42 – How smartphone usage is making us dumb and impacting our mental health
11:00 – Video content consumption behaviour and attention span correlations
15:53 – How much electronic media and device consumption is too much?
18:32 – Use electronic devices as tools and don't let the tools control you
21:49 – How to keep our brain health in optimal condition
26:37 – How routines can help improve our brain health
30:41 – Apply social distancing when it comes to your phone
36:31 – How to re-integrate regular socialization to kids post pandemic
42:39 – Thoughts on the philosophy and institution of science
51:43 – Gratitude and the future
53:49 – Wrap up and Outro