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Social media is designed to keep us hooked, from infinite scrolling and personalized feeds to features that capture and hold our attention. As a society, we’re already deeply connected to our devices, but how can we build a healthier relationship with technology? Join Scientific American associate editor Allison Parshall and Eva Telzer, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for a live discussion exploring how doctors, scientists and support groups are helping people break free from phone dependency and develop healthier relationships with technology.

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Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. London (GMT +0:00)
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Allison Parshall
Associate Editor for Mind and Brain, Scientific American
Allison Parshall is associate editor for mind and brain at Scientific American and she writes the weekly online Science Quizzes. As a multimedia journalist, she contributes to Scientific American's podcast Science Quickly. Parshall's work has also appeared in Quanta Magazine and Inverse.
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Eva Telzer, PhD
Professor of Pschology and Neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Eva Telzer is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she researches the effects of social media on young people’s brains. She co-directs the Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development and has served as an expert in social media addiction litigation against technology companies.
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