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Jan 2024
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Busted: The Myths Around Dopamine Detox

THE ECONOMIC TIMES
About this episode

Tired of the internet playing you like a fiddle? Dopamine detox might sound like the ultimate hack, but is it truly a key to happiness or just another social media mirage?

Join Shephali Bhatt in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she unmasks the myths behind this trending topic. Catch Dr. Manoj Sharma, SHUT clinic at NIMHANS, talking about what dopamine is and how it affects our brains, content creators Meghnad and Shreya Punj AKA The Editor Recommends about their experience with dopamine detox, and we also get a tech industry view from product expert Gauri Bansal.

So, let’s hear out the pros and cons of dopamine detox, and whether it's really a sustainable solution for screen addiction.

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