{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Write Brain","title":"The Technology Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2571,"description":"In this episode we talk about a growing concern researchers are starting to notice around the world:\nFor the first time in recorded history, a generation may be declining on certain cognitive measures compared to their parents.\nCognitive neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath has pointed to a surprising factor — the widespread introduction of digital technology in schools and childhood development.\nSo what’s actually happening to our brains?\nDr. Robert Melillo and Ellis break down:\n• Why Gen Z may be struggling with attention, memory, and learning\n• The impact of screens and digital technology on brain development\n• Why humans are wired to learn from other humans\n• The connection between technology and the “dating recession”\n• How social media may be affecting confidence and relationships\n• The role of the right brain in imagination, creativity, and social connection\n• Why kids need movement, play, and real-world interaction\nWe’re not here to criticize Gen Z — in fact, many young people are incredibly creative and innovative.\nBut this episode explores an important question:\nWhat happens when technology replaces imagination, movement, and human interaction?\nAnd more importantly:\nHow can we fix it?\nSometimes the answer might be simpler than we think:\nGo outside. Talk to people. Get bored. Use your imagination.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RlT5RT5NyaNwqAYNwxGPecU4eTkPNua0P6zEO-8YRnU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzA1/MzI3ZjZjNWViZjhl/N2Y5ZmNlMmFmMjJj/OGRmNS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}