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Evangelization & Culture Podcast

The Extinction of Experience w/ Christine Rosen

Mar 4, 2025
Christine Rosen, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of "The Extinction of Experience," delves into how technology disconnects us from real experiences. She discusses the paradox of photographing moments yet missing them, and the rise of tech addiction affecting our relationships. Rosen emphasizes the importance of handwriting for cognitive and emotional growth, and argues for reclaiming genuine human connections amid a digital world. She also highlights spiritual practices as essential in countering modern distractions.
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  • Modern technology mediates our experiences, causing a disconnect from reality that threatens our relationships and connections to nature.
  • The reliance on digital communication diminishes our ability to engage in face-to-face interactions, undermining social and emotional skills.

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The Role of Experience in a Digital World

The podcast discusses the concept introduced in Dr. Christine Rosen's book that modern technology often mediates our experiences, leading to a disconnect from the physical world. Rosen refers to Wendell Berry's poem to illustrate the idea of capturing experiences through technology while missing the essence of being present. This gradual erosion of direct interaction with reality threatens our sense of pleasure, relationships, and connection to nature. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing how daily technology use impacts our experiences and encourages thoughtful engagement with the physical world.

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