Monday, August 13, 2012
Interview by Lon Woodbury
Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., founder of The Center: A Place of Hope, chatted with Lon Woodbury on L.A. Talk Radio regarding his brand-new book, "Hooked: The Pitfalls of Media, Innovation, and Social Networking."
Although modern telecommunications technology has helped strengthen our communication with each other, it also has its dark side. Dr. Jantz has seen that many of his client's compulsive behavior with mobile phones and other Internet-based components revealed symptoms that looked very much like Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Incessant craving for the stimulation of technological components, he thinks, has produced over-stimulated brains. People that make use of these devices well beyond 20 hours a week long for electronic stimulation, possibly to the point of being addicted to it.
Background
Dr. Jantz founded The Center for Counseling and Health Resources nearly 28 years ago. It follows a model of whole person care and provides support for both men and women. Treatment consists of giving the right attention to the medical, physical, psychological, emotional, nutritional, fitness and spiritual aspects of each client.
The Center also offers customized therapy recuperation courses for abuse, obsession, depression, sexual issues, individual well being, eating ailments, relationships, and spiritual renewal.
Hooked on Modern Technology?
The modern world appears to be fascinated with the endless supply of ever-new models of digital toys. There is a growing fixation with them, with people spending huge amounts of time each day and night on Apples' iphone, smart phones, and tablets. In fact, people spend more time texting on Twitter and Facebook than in taking pleasure from actual real-life relationships. Today, numerous individuals choose to reside in a virtual world rather than entering into real life.
The interview dealt with a wide range of subjects, offering many insights about the myth of multitasking as a method to strengthen personally effectiveness, insights about the anxiety that arises from not keeping connected to the on-line globe, and the overstimulation of the mind leading to Internet obsession.
Final Thoughts
The function of the new book is not to condemn technical innovation, but to urge a sense of balance in people's lives. When keeping up with technological innovation disrupts self-regulation, overstimulated individuals should take steps to take back their lives and repair their emotional well-being.
Interview by Lon Woodbury
Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., founder of The Center: A Place of Hope, chatted with Lon Woodbury on L.A. Talk Radio regarding his brand-new book, "Hooked: The Pitfalls of Media, Innovation, and Social Networking."
Although modern telecommunications technology has helped strengthen our communication with each other, it also has its dark side. Dr. Jantz has seen that many of his client's compulsive behavior with mobile phones and other Internet-based components revealed symptoms that looked very much like Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Incessant craving for the stimulation of technological components, he thinks, has produced over-stimulated brains. People that make use of these devices well beyond 20 hours a week long for electronic stimulation, possibly to the point of being addicted to it.
Background
Dr. Jantz founded The Center for Counseling and Health Resources nearly 28 years ago. It follows a model of whole person care and provides support for both men and women. Treatment consists of giving the right attention to the medical, physical, psychological, emotional, nutritional, fitness and spiritual aspects of each client.
The Center also offers customized therapy recuperation courses for abuse, obsession, depression, sexual issues, individual well being, eating ailments, relationships, and spiritual renewal.
Hooked on Modern Technology?
The modern world appears to be fascinated with the endless supply of ever-new models of digital toys. There is a growing fixation with them, with people spending huge amounts of time each day and night on Apples' iphone, smart phones, and tablets. In fact, people spend more time texting on Twitter and Facebook than in taking pleasure from actual real-life relationships. Today, numerous individuals choose to reside in a virtual world rather than entering into real life.
The interview dealt with a wide range of subjects, offering many insights about the myth of multitasking as a method to strengthen personally effectiveness, insights about the anxiety that arises from not keeping connected to the on-line globe, and the overstimulation of the mind leading to Internet obsession.
Final Thoughts
The function of the new book is not to condemn technical innovation, but to urge a sense of balance in people's lives. When keeping up with technological innovation disrupts self-regulation, overstimulated individuals should take steps to take back their lives and repair their emotional well-being.
About the Author:
The founder of Struggling Teens, Lon Woodbury has recorded the entire interview on his weekly L.A. Talk Radio show for people to listen to at any time.
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