Synesthesia & Effects of Digital Technology on Brain & Mental Health | Richard Cytowic | 187

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About the guest: Richard Cytowic is a neurologist, poplar science writer and professor at the George Washington University. 

Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Cytowic discuss: the effects of smart phones and social media on the developing and adult brain; artificial blue light vs. broad spectrum natural light; attention & addiction to technology; sensory overstimulation & “virtual autism”; synesthesia and multimodal sensory perception; and more.

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