The Impact of Environment and Technology on Human Behavior

This chapter examines the Rat Park experiments that illustrate how environmental factors affect substance use behaviors in both rats and humans, highlighting lifestyles that foster happiness and fulfillment. It also discusses the rapid technological advancements and their disconnection from our biological needs, raising concerns about the challenges of discernment in an era of AI-generated content and social media metrics. The conversation emphasizes the complexities of navigating human existence and the implications of quantifying personal and social interactions in the digital age.