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#392 - Technology & Culture
Nov 19, 2024
Christine Rosen, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of 'The Extinction of Experience,' joins the conversation to examine how technology reshapes culture and communication. They discuss the declining practice of handwriting and its cognitive impacts, delve into the influence of social media on political polarization, and the rise of conspiracy theories. Rosen reflects on the importance of local journalism in a fragmented media environment and the urgent need to foster genuine community understanding in an increasingly digital world.
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- The increasing reliance on technology is changing human interactions, fostering detachment and diminishing essential skills like emotional recognition.
- The decline of cursive writing in education highlights the loss of meaningful connections to history and personal expression linked to handwriting.
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Concerns Over Trump's Cabinet Choices
The recent cabinet appointments suggested by Trump have elicited a mix of reactions, with some choices raising significant alarm. Figures such as Pete Hegseth for Defense and Tulsi Gabbard as Director of Intelligence have provoked skepticism, with observers questioning their qualifications. Some believe these appointments reflect a possible 'affirmative action for kooks and ghouls' scenario, while others speculate if they are merely intended as trolling. Despite the unsettling nature of some choices, there is a consensus to wait for confirmations before passing definitive judgment.
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