How to Do Life in a Digital Age without Losing Your Sh!t

On this episode of the Epoch Podcast we discuss the ins and outs of life in a digital age. We all feel the fundamental shifts, but how many of us are actually stopping to consider the far-reaching effects of an increasingly tech-driven life and what we can do to navigate the intensifying speeds we're living without losing our hearts? Do Luddites and the Amish have the answers we need?




https://youtu.be/NCqfOmmE6eA








Topics we get into:



* Growing up Xennial - a bit of nostalgia as we realize how recent so many things we now take for granted are* How technology is changing the way we think and interact with life* The importance of boredom, imagination, and creative ability, especially for the future we're coming into* The burden of having access to so much more input and the importance of filtering and processing* The overwhelm of choice and the importance of "why" that has been brought to the forefront* Some of the things technology is adding to our lives and where it's going* The importance of perspective on the future of technology* How what we need to know/learn/teach our kids is changing* Connecting differently in relationships and learning to navigate those interactions* Value in being a Luddite?* Desensitization and disconnect and how that might be impacting mental health* The rise of distrust and whether or not our feelings match up to the statistics* The lack of consequences and resolution in online conflict* A surprising way Minecraft is being used and subconscious considerations



Our Posts for This Episode



Austin | How to Embrace Life in a Digital Age (without Losing Your Zen)Jen | What is a digital age and why do I have to live in one?Tico & Tina | Is Feeling Like a Burned Out Failure Just the Norm Now?Matt | The Most Important Key to Thriving in a Digital AgeKat | How Can We Have Successful 'Community' in The Digital Age?



Resource/s Mentioned




https://theepoch.org/how-to-live-wisely-in-a-digital-age-alain-de-botton/








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