What does speed watching do to our brains?

More and more of us are consuming digital content at increased speed. Whether it’s on social media, watching a Netflix series or listening to a podcast like Do You Really Know, speed watching and speed listening are becoming increasingly common. It’s a habit you tend to see more among younger people, who are very active on social media and sometimes speed things up so that they can consume even more content than they can at regular speed!Are there any risks associated with accelerated content consumption then? Are there any situations in which speed watching is recommended? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do we get addicted to social media? Do women really watch less porn? Why do we love hate-watching certain films and series? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices