Shocking Truth: Tech is Changing Our Perception, Reality and Behaviour
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Em and Craig explore the profound impact of technology on human behaviour and societal changes throughout history.
Em and Craig dive deep into technology's profound impact on human behaviour, exploring everything from AI-generated images with three-eyed cats to how the printing press revolutionised society. This wide-ranging conversation examines the uncomfortable truth: we're living through a technological shift that's fundamentally changing how humans think, connect, and experience reality. The Historical Context The hosts trace technology's transformative power through history, from Gutenberg's printing press enabling mass literacy and challenging authority, to the Industrial Revolution moving women from homes into factories, fundamentally reshaping society. Em notes how each technological leap creates both expansion and contraction—initial chaos followed by adaptation and new innovation. Eight Core Ways Tech Affects Human Behaviour Em outlines how technology is reshaping humanity across multiple dimensions: Social Connection: While 67.9% of Earth's population is now online, connections are less deep. We're cognitively designed to connect with maybe 200 people, not thousands on social platforms. Shortened Attention Spans: Constant quick fixes prevent us from building resilience, accessing…
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