Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Hannah Carlson agreed to give a lecture on the neurobiology of addiction and social media use. The event also included a screening of the 2020 documentary The Social Dilemma, which explores the psychological manipulation techniques used by social media and technology companies to create an addiction for social media users.
“We strongly believe that through projects and events like these, we can raise awareness about the effects of social media among our peers,” Kapoor and Imomdodova said in a joint statement. “Our goal is not to discourage its use, but rather to promote mindful usage that brings value and benefit. In today’s digital age, it’s essential to understand both the advantages and potential harms of social media. Just as we manage our eating habits for better health, we must also learn to manage our media consumption for our well-being.”
The event highlighted the interdisciplinary importance of neuroscience and mental wellness in today’s digital world.
“One of the most valuable parts of this kind of event is getting students from a variety of different disciplines to engage with one another about these different topics in neuroethics,” Henne said. “Interdisciplinary engagement is critical to events like this at the College.”
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