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The Impact of Technology on Human Life
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10:50 - 16:54 (06:03)

The use of phones, technology, and social media has a profound effect on human life by affecting emotions, motivation, and inspiration; however, it remains unclear what effect the pandemic will have on human empathy towards one another.

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The key to keeping a relationship fresh is to always learn new things about your partner and gain new insights about them.
10:50 - 12:29 (01:38)
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Relationships
Summary

The key to keeping a relationship fresh is to always learn new things about your partner and gain new insights about them. It is also important to know when to put the camera away and enjoy moments without capturing them.

Chapter
The Impact of Technology on Human Life
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#259 - Rob Lipsett - The Most Positive Man On Earth
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The key takeaway from studying marketing is that to make content shareable, it needs to elicit an emotional response.
12:29 - 15:07 (02:38)
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Marketing
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The key takeaway from studying marketing is that to make content shareable, it needs to elicit an emotional response. The use of technology and social media can be effective if used appropriately.

Chapter
The Impact of Technology on Human Life
Episode
#259 - Rob Lipsett - The Most Positive Man On Earth
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
After spending time with others, this podcast participant's daily screen time went down to about a half hour a day.
15:07 - 15:50 (00:42)
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Technology
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After spending time with others, this podcast participant's daily screen time went down to about a half hour a day. However, when alone, their screen time increased to five to six hours a day because technology was used as a surrogate friend to alleviate feelings of loneliness.

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The Impact of Technology on Human Life
Episode
#259 - Rob Lipsett - The Most Positive Man On Earth
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The most common answer to the question "how many friends could you call on in a crisis?"
15:50 - 16:54 (01:03)
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Loneliness
Summary

The most common answer to the question "how many friends could you call on in a crisis?" in 1950 was two, whereas in 2019, it was none - highlighting the growing loneliness epidemic. With the pandemic forcing people to stay at home, there may be a yearning for social contact that could lead to more empathy and togetherness.

Chapter
The Impact of Technology on Human Life
Episode
#259 - Rob Lipsett - The Most Positive Man On Earth
Podcast
Modern Wisdom