15 Oct 2026 · 2 h 14 min
Books from Dr. Sahar Yousef
“Phone Addiction Scientist: Doing This Gives You An Hour Back Every Day! | Dr Sahar Yousef”
2 books mentioned
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The conversation
Dr. Sahar Yousef, a cognitive neuroscientist and UC Berkeley professor, explains how technology platforms exploit brain wiring to hijack attention. She offers practical strategies like grayscale mode, focus sprints, and embracing boredom to reclaim productivity and focus.
Talking points
- Technology platforms hijack attention using neuroscience
- Grayscale mode reduces phone stimulation
- Focus sprints and time blocking boost output
- Multitasking drains cognitive energy
- Boredom activates creative problem-solving
- Identifying long-term goals with deathbed visualization
- Marginal gains and breaking goals into small steps
- Brain breaks without scrolling