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Smartphone-Sucht: Endlich wieder abschalten

3 July 2026, with Joël Kaczmarek and Sven Lindberg

Summary

This episode is in German.

Clinical developmental psychologist Sven Lindberg explains why excessive smartphone use is not a clearly diagnosable condition and nevertheless has substantial effects on concentration, sleep and relationships. He points out that mere proximity to the device measurably lowers performance. The Feelgood Friday episode argues that apps alone are not the answer and that physical distance, rituals and a willingness to accept digital silence do more to restore control.

Score cards

  • 90%
    Practical value
  • 60%
    Level of depth
  • 90%
    Timelessness

What you’ll learn

  • wie Smartphones unser Verhalten beeinflussen und ob sie wirklich süchtig machen.
  • welche Strategien helfen, um die Smartphone-Nutzung sinnvoll zu reduzieren.
  • warum physische Distanz zum Smartphone die Konzentration und den Schlaf verbessert.

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