About this episode

John Suzuki discusses digital burnout and its impact on mental health in the context of technology use.

After 40+ years in tech — I started at IBM back in 1984 — I’ve watched technology promise us freedom and productivity, then quietly leave us more anxious, exhausted, and disconnected than ever. In this episode I’m breaking down something almost all of us feel but few of us understand: digital burnout. I’ll walk you through why your brain is so overwhelmed — information overload, nonstop notifications, the social media comparison trap, and the rising wave of AI anxiety. I’ll share the truth about the attention economy (if the product is free, you are the product), why the average person touches their phone 2,700 times a day, and most importantly — how to protect your mind, reclaim your attention, and find real balance in an always-on world. If screens have ever left you mentally drained, this one’s for you. Let’s take back your time, your focus, and your peace.

People in this episode

Host: John Suzuki

Topics covered

• digital burnout
• technology
• attention economy
• information overload
• mental health
• social media

Keywords

• digital burnout
• phone usage
• attention economy
• information overload
• AI anxiety
• mental health
• social media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IBM

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