Manoush Zomorodi

Manoush Zomorodi

From Design Matters by Design Matters

May 11, 2026 · 1h 6m

About this episode

Manoush Zomorodi discusses her book 'Body Electric' and the impact of technology on our lives with host Debbie Millman.

Manoush Zomorodi is an award-winning journalist, author, and host of NPR’s TED Radio Hour whose work explores how technology shapes our minds, bodies, attention, and sense of humanity. She joins Debbie Millman live at the launch of her newest book, Body Electric, which examines the physical and psychological consequences of our increasingly screen-centered lives.

People in this episode

Host: Debbie Millman

Guest: Manoush Zomorodi

Topics covered

  • technology
  • journalism
  • psychology
  • screen-centered lives
  • humanity

Keywords

  • Manoush Zomorodi
  • Debbie Millman
  • Body Electric
  • technology
  • psychology
  • NPR
  • TED Radio Hour

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NPR, TED Radio Hour

Books & works: Body Electric

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