<p>It promised a world of self-expression and connection. But has the internet instead encouraged us to create performative versions of ourselves; curated by algorithms and validated by likes?</p><p>To help us find the reality, we’re joined by <strong>Colin Corby,</strong> Digital Detox Coach, Technologist, and CEO of Technology Wellbeing.</p><p><a href="https://thedigitaldetoxcoach.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thedigitaldetoxcoach.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_digital_detox_coach" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_digital_detox_coach⁠</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedigitaldetoxcoach" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedigitaldetoxcoach" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@thedigitaldetoxcoach⁠</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colincorby" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colincorby" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/colincorby</a></p><p>In this episode, Colin joins us to explore the complex relationship between technology and the human identity. We discuss how online personas are curated, the psychological effects of social media, and the role of influencers in shaping self-worth. </p><p>We also look the implications of AI on identity, the psychological toll of a permanent online record and the diminishing empathy in digital interactions - ultimately contemplating the future of human identity in a technology-driven world.</p><p>00:00 The Impact of the Internet on Human Identity</p><p>02:49 Curating Online vs. Offline Selves</p><p>05:46 The Psychological Effects of Social Media</p><p>08:51 The Role of Influencers in Identity Formation</p><p>11:57 The Stress of Online Performance</p><p>14:44 AI and the Future of Human Identity</p><p>17:46 The Need for Digital Detox</p><p>21:00 The Psychological Toll of a Permanent OnlineRecord</p><p>24:05 Empathy in the Digital Age</p><p>27:00 AI&#39;s Role in the Workplace and Identity</p><p>30:07 The Future of Human Identity in a Tech-DrivenWorld</p><p>If you like what you hear, please follow the show, leave a review, or let us know what else you’d like us to look into at <a href="https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/⁠⁠</a></p>

Ruined By The Internet?

Gareth King

The Human Identity: has the internet exchanged authenticity for audience? – Colin Corby

OCT 19, 202541 MIN
Ruined By The Internet?

The Human Identity: has the internet exchanged authenticity for audience? – Colin Corby

OCT 19, 202541 MIN

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<p>It promised a world of self-expression and connection. But has the internet instead encouraged us to create performative versions of ourselves; curated by algorithms and validated by likes?</p><p>To help us find the reality, we’re joined by <strong>Colin Corby,</strong> Digital Detox Coach, Technologist, and CEO of Technology Wellbeing.</p><p><a href="https://thedigitaldetoxcoach.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thedigitaldetoxcoach.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_digital_detox_coach" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_digital_detox_coach⁠</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedigitaldetoxcoach" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedigitaldetoxcoach" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@thedigitaldetoxcoach⁠</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colincorby" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colincorby" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/colincorby</a></p><p>In this episode, Colin joins us to explore the complex relationship between technology and the human identity. We discuss how online personas are curated, the psychological effects of social media, and the role of influencers in shaping self-worth. </p><p>We also look the implications of AI on identity, the psychological toll of a permanent online record and the diminishing empathy in digital interactions - ultimately contemplating the future of human identity in a technology-driven world.</p><p>00:00 The Impact of the Internet on Human Identity</p><p>02:49 Curating Online vs. Offline Selves</p><p>05:46 The Psychological Effects of Social Media</p><p>08:51 The Role of Influencers in Identity Formation</p><p>11:57 The Stress of Online Performance</p><p>14:44 AI and the Future of Human Identity</p><p>17:46 The Need for Digital Detox</p><p>21:00 The Psychological Toll of a Permanent OnlineRecord</p><p>24:05 Empathy in the Digital Age</p><p>27:00 AI&#39;s Role in the Workplace and Identity</p><p>30:07 The Future of Human Identity in a Tech-DrivenWorld</p><p>If you like what you hear, please follow the show, leave a review, or let us know what else you’d like us to look into at <a href="https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/⁠⁠</a></p>