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Nicholas Carr: Why Social Media Has Made Us So Anti-Social
Manage episode 467207264 series 2648519
Collin Hansen sits down with Nicholas Carr to discuss his book, Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart. They explore the rise of fake news, the unintended consequences of social media, and how new communication technologies have historically shaped major conflicts. Carr examines AI’s growing role in media and the challenges of critical thought in a fast-paced digital world. Despite these concerns, the conversation seeks hope for community and meaningful connection in an era of digital overload.
156 episodes
Manage episode 467207264 series 2648519
Collin Hansen sits down with Nicholas Carr to discuss his book, Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart. They explore the rise of fake news, the unintended consequences of social media, and how new communication technologies have historically shaped major conflicts. Carr examines AI’s growing role in media and the challenges of critical thought in a fast-paced digital world. Despite these concerns, the conversation seeks hope for community and meaningful connection in an era of digital overload.
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