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Things We've Lost To The Internet
Manage episode 421059580 series 2142655
From phone calls to blind dates to punctuation to civil discourse, the internet has changed every aspect of human life. While some losses are insignificant, the rise of the internet has also resulted in larger repercussions, like shorter attention spans, a collective inability to sit in solitude, and the the utter demolition of personal privacy.
On today's show: A conversation with author and New York Times columnist Pamela Paul about the ways in which the internet has fundamentally changed human existence.
Here's a preview:
[8:00] Do humans need to experience boredom once in awhile? (Absolutely yes, and here's why)
[14:00] Not-so-thanks to the internet, the past no longer stays in the past
[20:00] The hive mind and queen bees: Does the internet hamper independent thought?
[27:00] Parenting implications associated with the loss of the kitchen landline
[35:00] Ruminating on the disappearance of the phone call
Resource mentioned:
- This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
- Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
- Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
- Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
532 episodes
Manage episode 421059580 series 2142655
From phone calls to blind dates to punctuation to civil discourse, the internet has changed every aspect of human life. While some losses are insignificant, the rise of the internet has also resulted in larger repercussions, like shorter attention spans, a collective inability to sit in solitude, and the the utter demolition of personal privacy.
On today's show: A conversation with author and New York Times columnist Pamela Paul about the ways in which the internet has fundamentally changed human existence.
Here's a preview:
[8:00] Do humans need to experience boredom once in awhile? (Absolutely yes, and here's why)
[14:00] Not-so-thanks to the internet, the past no longer stays in the past
[20:00] The hive mind and queen bees: Does the internet hamper independent thought?
[27:00] Parenting implications associated with the loss of the kitchen landline
[35:00] Ruminating on the disappearance of the phone call
Resource mentioned:
- This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
- Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
- Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
- Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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