At the beginning of each episode we will begin a new investigative journey into a familiar public health issue. By the end of each episode we will have made new discoveries that enhance our understanding of the world we live in. Welcome to Investigative Inquiries hosted by medical student Tristan Fielder.
In the first portion of this podcast I discuss the scientific community's current understanding of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). Once foundational information of IGD is covered, we talk to my younger 15 year-old brother about IGD and his excessive Fortnite consumption (Discussion with my brother begins at 13:50). Is my brother actually addicted to Fortnite? If so, how many more American teenagers are? How does this affect society? Note: Although I use the term "Internet Gaming Use Disorder" at various points throughout the recording in error, the widely used and accepted term is in fact Internet Gaming Disorder. Acknowledgements: I would like to thank my parents for providing consent to record the discussion with my younger brother. I would also like to thank my brother for his insight into this interesting issue. Music: All music used is Creative Commons Licensed, and was accessed through FreeMusicArchive.org Intro - Hallon by Christian Bjoerklund Intermission - Something Elated by Broke For Free Outro - Surfing by Komiku For References, Resources, and Correspondence: tfielder405@gmail.com