At the intersection of human behavior and technology there is a great deal of concerns for our modern world. Social media, smartphones, online dating, AI, virtual reality and augmented reality all pose unique challenges for both human behavior and technology. How do we manage our hunger for new technology while maintaining our mental health and relationships? Hosted by Dr. Tyler Whitney and Stephen Forsyth, who combined have over 40 years of experience in psychological practice and information security and data privacy. Come and listen to a fresh take on the impact of our modern world on real human connection, a realistic view of the positive and negative consequences of our current technology-driven world.
Elementary School Principal - Interview with Lynn Bosworth
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Tyler and Stephen interview Lynn Bosworth, the principal at The Cottage School, an Elementary School in Roswell, GA. They Discuss the impact of technology on a child's behavior, the changes to education with the advent of newer technologies, including bicycles. They discuss Lynn's radical shift from the corporate world to trying to help one child at a time. Oh, and preferred methods of cooking raccoons, of course.
7 Oct 2026
Pornography and Gambling
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Tyler and Stephen explore what happens when the needs for human connection aren't met and we seek other means of feeling better. We also discuss what makes pornography so dangerous and why the effects don't end at the individual. We talk in detail about the way gambling is designed from the ground up to get you hooked and how it happens to so many people.
22 Sept 2026
Dating and Relationships in the Digital Age
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Tyler and Stephen explore dating in the 21st century. The history of dating on the internet, the pitfalls and the success stories. We explore how personal needs can be met through a relationship with the right person and the consequences for society of all the relationships with the wrong person.
11 Sept 2026
Friendship: Making, Keeping and Losing Friends in the Digital Age
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Tyler and Stephen explore how friendship has evolved and adapted to the technology we all use. How do we keep in touch? Do we still make friends like we used to? Why are we more connected, but also more lonely? Has bullying changed or just uses new tools to accomplish the same end goal of shame and isolation?
26 Aug 2026
Attention and Mindfulness
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Tyler and Stephen explore the positive side of attention and ways that we can train our brains to increase our attention span, use technology to benefit our attention, and find meaning in our daily activities. We also talk about slippery stairs, because it's slippery stairs.
10 Aug 2026
ADHD and Technology's Impact on Attention
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Tyler and Stephen explore attention disorders and how technology has changed our ability to focus and see a task through. We discuss education interventions and how technology can assist in improving outcomes. We also discuss the dopamine feedback cycle and how it plays into shortening our attention.
29 Jul 2026
Social Media - Are we addicted to the algorithm?
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Tyler and Stephen explore social media, it's history, it's impact on people of different ages, genders and dispositions. We discuss dopamine rushes and trap theory. And Pioneer Day, don't forget about Pioneer Day!
11 Jul 2026
Introduction and Initial Observations
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We Introduce ourselves and talk about some of the reasons for creating this podcast. We discuss the most common pitfalls technology has for our mental well-being.
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