It promised a world of self-expression and connection. But has the internet instead encouraged us to create performative versions of ourselves; curated by algorithms and validated by likes?

To help us find the reality, we’re joined by Colin Corby, Digital Detox Coach, Technologist, and CEO of Technology Wellbeing.

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In this episode, Colin joins us to explore the complex relationship between technology and the human identity. We discuss how online personas are curated, the psychological effects of social media, and the role of influencers in shaping self-worth.

We also look the implications of AI on identity, the psychological toll of a permanent online record and the diminishing empathy in digital interactions - ultimately contemplating the future of human identity in a technology-driven world.

00:00 The Impact of the Internet on Human Identity

02:49 Curating Online vs. Offline Selves

05:46 The Psychological Effects of Social Media

08:51 The Role of Influencers in Identity Formation

11:57 The Stress of Online Performance

14:44 AI and the Future of Human Identity

17:46 The Need for Digital Detox

21:00 The Psychological Toll of a Permanent OnlineRecord

24:05 Empathy in the Digital Age

27:00 AI's Role in the Workplace and Identity

30:07 The Future of Human Identity in a Tech-DrivenWorld

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