The Smarter Screen. Book Summary

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Shlomo Benartzi

What’s inside

In ‘The Smarter Screen,’ author Shlomo Benartzi delves into how digital screens, from smartphones to computers, fundamentally alter our decision-making, habits, and cognition. Leveraging insights from behavioral economics, psychology, and his own research, Benartzi explores the complex interplay between technology and the human mind. The book presents a nuanced understanding of the digital landscape, offering strategies for optimizing screen use to enhance learning, productivity, and well-being. Through engaging anecdotes and rigorous analysis, ‘The Smarter Screen’ illuminates the unseen forces screens exert on our daily lives.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the psychological effects of screen use
  • Learning strategies to enhance productivity and learning through screens
  • Gaining insights into the design of digital interfaces to minimize distractions
  • Appreciating the broader societal implications of our growing reliance on screens

Key Points

  • The Unseen Influence of Screens on Decision-Making
  • How Digital Interfaces Shape Our Habits
  • Optimizing Screen Use for Better Learning and Productivity
  • Leveraging Behavioral Economics to Design More Effective Screens
  • Strategies for Minimizing Digital Distractions
  • The Future of Screen Technology and Its Societal Impact

Who’s it For

  • Technology enthusiasts
  • Psychologists and behavioral economists
  • Educators
  • Anyone interested in the impact of digital technology on society
  • Professionals looking to optimize screen use for productivity

About the author

Shlomo Benartzi is a pioneer in the field of behavioral economics, blending psychology and economics to understand how people make decisions in the digital age. He is a professor and co-founder of the Behavioral Decision-Making Group at UCLA. His research focuses on human behavior and how technology can be used to positively influence decisions and habits.