Jul 31, 2026 · 30 min · 10 segments
Why is gaming addictive? How do you know if it's a problem? And what should parents do if they're worried about their kids' gaming habits? This week, psychiatrist and author Dr Alok Kanojia (Dr K)…
Alok KanojiaGuest
Sana QadarHost
On that point, on addiction, have you ever wondered what exactly is it that makes games so addictive, like, what kind of psychological buttons they push? Turns out a lot of them.
And this is annoying 'cause I'm, I'm a Socratic teacher, and I'm a psychiatrist.
Right? So, like, think about, like, you know, when you were a kid or if you see a kid playing.
On that point, on addiction, have you ever wondered what exactly is it that makes games so addictive, like, what kind of psychological buttons they push? Turns out a lot of them.
And this is annoying 'cause I'm, I'm a Socratic teacher, and I'm a psychiatrist.
Right? So, like, think about, like, you know, when you were a kid or if you see a kid playing.
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