The Future of the Family w/Dr. Jon Askonas

About this episode

Dr. Jon Askonas discusses the impact of technology on family dynamics and the proactive approaches needed for future family structures.

In this conversation, my friend Dr. Jon Askonas joins me to discuss the "A Future for the Family" project ( https://afutureforthefamily.org/ ). We discuss the impact of technological development on family structures, the need for a proactive approach to technological development that empowers families, the history of technological change, the influence of military and corporate interests on social development, and the importance of economic dynamism. We also talk about space! Read more at afutureforthefamily.org . Dr. Jon Askonas is Assistant Professor of Politics at the Catholic University of America and a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:09 The Future for the Family Project 05:53 Technological Impact on Family Dynamics 08:52 Proactive vs Reactive Approaches to Technology 12:05 Military and Corporate Influence on Technology 15:06 Economic Dynamism and Family 17:49 Mortality, Life Extension, and Family 21:03 The Commodification of Human Sexuality 27:21 The Impact of Pornography on Society 30:40 The Role of Technology in Relationships 34:39 Holding Companies Accountable 41:59 Reimagining Space…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Jon Askonas

Topics covered

• family structures
• technological development
• economic dynamism
• military influence
• corporate interests
• space exploration

Keywords

• A Future for the Family
• technology
• relationships
• pornography
• human sexuality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Future of the Family, A Future for the Family, The Future for the Family Project

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