# In a podcast interview, Professor Adam Alter shares insights on technology and behavioral addiction, from his book, "Irresistible"

1 Faculty News May 8, 2019 ![Knowledge at Wharton logo ](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/knowledgeatwharton192x144.jpg?itok=L--sWOiV)>

Excerpt from [Knowledge@Wharton](https://www.workandlifepodcast.com/blog/adam-alter-the-war-for-our-attention) -- "Companies compete for our limited attention by creating products that are impossible to resist."

[Listen here](https://www.workandlifepodcast.com/blog/adam-alter-the-war-for-our-attention)