#408 Richard Ryan - The Hidden Costs of Social Media, AI, and Modern Life
About this episode
Zuby and Richard Ryan discuss the hidden costs of social media, AI, and modern life, exploring their psychological and societal impacts.
Zuby is joined by entrepreneur and software developer Richard Ryan. Richard shares his unconventional journey from early YouTube pioneer to building businesses across tech, media, and AI. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of social media, its psychological and societal impacts, and how digital life may be pulling humanity further “off target.” They explore addiction, polarization, incentives in politics, and the growing concern around artificial intelligence and human atrophy. The two also discuss purpose, community, and why real-world connection matters more than ever. Sponsored by: Veritas Wealth Management helps families, business owners, and retirees build real financial freedom through hands-on expert investment guidance. Schedule a call today at https://veritasalaska.com Follow Richard Ryan: https://instagram.com/richardryan/ Follow Zuby: https://linktr.ee/zubymusic Subscribe to 'Real Talk with Zuby' on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:08) Meet Richard Ryan (02:07) Early tech journey (03:42) YouTube & firearms niche (07:21) Social media insights (11:11) Covid & turning point (14:14) Time…
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