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Feelability: How We Lost Touch with Life • Imran Rashid & Fabio Pereira
Nov 24, 2023
Imran Rashid and Fabio Pereira discuss the impact of technology on human connection, the dangers of addictive apps, the challenges of describing emotions, the need for structural and cultural changes, the concept of infobesity, and the importance of self-care and meaningful relationships.
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- Technology can be designed to be addictive, undermining free will and requiring regulation and conscious use.
- Developing emotional awareness and prioritizing real-life social interactions are crucial for navigating the impact of technology on our lives.
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The Impact of Technology on Society and Mental Health
Dr. Imran Rashid, a doctor and digital health specialist, discusses the negative effects of technology on society and mental health. He highlights how technology can be designed to change behavior and become addictive, undermining free will. Dr. Rashid emphasizes the control that tech companies have over people's behavior, particularly children's, and the need for regulation and conscious use of technology. He introduces the concept of 'feelability' and the importance of developing an ability to feel better and understanding emotional impacts. Dr. Rashid also highlights the value of forgetting ourselves and the connections between emotional behavior, mindfulness, and spirituality.
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