Academic / Associate Professor
Patrick Clarke is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor at Curtin University. His research focuses on the cognitive and emotional effects of digital media use, with a particular interest in how social media behaviours intersect with mental health. Patrick has published widely across both experimental and applied domains and compliments his academic responsibilities with clinical practice.
July 28, 2025
Attention Spans: A Short-Form Destruction of Focus? | Dopamine, Cognitive Science & Social Media
Thanks to the constant stream of information, endless notifications, and explosion of rapid-fire short-form content, are we losing our capacity for sustained focus and deep concentration - or is that just the latest moral panic about technology? Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not. Follow or subscribe to never miss the next investigation. We're joined by Dr Patrick Clarke - Clinical Psychologist and A...
Guest: Patrick Clarke