Lauren Hug joins me this week. Lauren Hug, is a writer, speaker and activist based in Colorado Springs. Lauren grew up with a unique mix of influences - a tech-savvy household, a love for the humanities, and a conservative religious upbringing. This sparked in her a deep curiosity about ideas and a passion for rediscovering and sharing the wisdom of the past.Lauren has focused much of her work on promoting digital kindness and encouraging healthier ways of interacting online. While social media often gets a bad rap, Lauren sees its potential for amplifying new voices and stories. Through her writing, speaking, and online presence, she inspires people to engage with more empathy, seek out different perspectives, and use digital platforms to spread uplifting content.In this wide-ranging discussion, Lauren opens up about her journey of unlearning default mindsets, coping with anxiety, and defining herself on her own terms. She shares her optimism about younger generations and her excitement about the creative potential made possible by emerging technologies. I think you'll find Lauren's perspective refreshing and thought-provoking. Now over to LaurenTime Codes00:54 Introducing Lauren Hug02:23 Lauren's Personal Philosophy: Rediscovering Ancient Wisdom02:23 Exploring Identity and the Complexity of Self-Definition03:57 The Role of Old Ways in Modern Times05:29 Navigating Parenthood and the Pandemic's Effects06:55 The Importance of Remembering and Celebrating Old Wisdom07:15 Lauren's Unique Upbringing: Tech Meets Humanities11:48 From Dreams to Reality: Lauren's Career Path15:11 The Influence of Religion and the Quest for Authenticity22:05 Digital Kindness: Lauren's Mission to Transform Online Spaces36:48 The Challenge of Civil Discourse in a Digital World48:08 Embracing Ambiguity in a Complex World48:34 The Transformative Power of Uncertainty49:01 Challenging Binary Views and Media Influence49:38 Rethinking Social Constructs and Democracy50:46 The Resurgence of Storytelling and Social Media's Role51:32 Gen Z's Impact and the Future of Discourse52:12 The Nuances of Gen Z and Social Media Perceptions53:33 Redefining Business and Ideology for Gen Z01:01:21 The Potential of AI and Rediscovering Humanity01:06:33 The Importance of Intergenerational Communication01:09:40 Exploring New Forms of Community and Connection01:13:32 The Digital Kindness Journal: A Tool for Reflection01:18:15 Personal Insights and Overcoming Challenges01:22:21 The Future of Creativity and AI's Role01:26:47 Concluding Thoughts on Digital Kindness and LegacySocial Links WebsiteLinkedinIGLinks "The Dawn of Everything" by David Graeber and David WengrowBetter Things TEDx talks by Lauren Hug  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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