Are the apps on your phone subtly rewiring your brain? Digital sociologist Dr. Julie Albright returns to the pod this week to discuss how social media's dopamine-driven design is reshaping our behavior and society itself.

While humans are naturally wired for connection, the random rewards from these apps are creating ripple effects we can't ignore. Learn more about Dr. Albright's groundbreaking research and explore the psychological and social consequences of our app-driven world.

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Dr. Julie Albright is one of the leading experts in Digital Sociology. Dr. Albright is currently a Lecturer in the departments of Applied Psychology and Engineering at USC, where she teaches masters courses on the Psychology of Interactive Technologies and Sustainable Infrastructure. She has given keynotes for major data center, energy, and other industry conferences and also appeared as an expert on national media, including The Today Show, CNN, NBC Nightly News, CBS, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and NPR.

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