3 habits to practice curiosity — and escape your phone - Nayeema Raza

Phone addiction is real, and researchers are becoming more concerned with what it is doing to our brains and bodies. So, what creates phone addiction, and how can you tell if you are clinically addicted to your phone? AsapSCIENCE shares three scientific tips for decreasing phone use.

In this funny (and actually poignant) talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world — where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later.

In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, authentic connections. Ready to try? Grab a pencil and join MacNaughton for this delightful talk.

A photograph is a much better representation of a scene than a sketch, right? The School of Life explains why this might not be the case and find out why drawing something just might lead to better observation skills and understanding.

Attention isn't just about what we focus on — it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build computer models that can be used to treat ADHD and help those who have lost the ability to communicate.

Critical thinking and media literacy skills are more important than ever. Do you know how to spot clickbait headlines and misleading articles? Do you understand how misinformation and false news spreads? Test your knowledge and sharpen your skills with this series.