

Brené and Barrett reflect on the "Living Beyond Human Scale" Podcast Series
18 snips May 15, 2024
Brené and Barrett reflect on AI, social media, and guest insights in the 'Living Beyond Human Scale' podcast series. They discuss navigating uncertainty in a changing world, exploring activism beyond social media, ethical concerns of AI in vulnerable industries, and parenting challenges in the digital age.
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Beyond Human Scale
- Brené Brown recounts an interaction with a hairstylist who commented on her living "beyond human scale."
- This involved juggling her phone, laptop, and hair appointment simultaneously, highlighting a sense of being overwhelmed and disconnected.
Artificial Intimacy
- Social media fosters artificial intimacy, not genuine connection.
- Astair Perell's podcast emphasizes this, noting many online "friends" but a lack of real-life support.
Performative Outrage
- Moral outrage on social media can be performative, driven by a need to belong.
- Dr. William Brady's research reveals that people often express more outrage online than they genuinely feel.