Listen "Screens Between Us: The New Family Landscape in a Digital Age"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, I explore how our digital devices have transformed family life. I start by admitting my own struggles—I've checked my phone during meals and fallen asleep scrolling more times than I can count. I'm not preaching from perfection, but reflecting alongside you.I examine those familiar scenes in homes across America and India: families gathered but mentally elsewhere, absorbed in separate digital worlds. How did this become our normal?I discuss the challenge parents face guiding children through digital spaces we've never navigated ourselves, and share concerning statistics about online dangers that many of us don't fully understand.Most revealing is how we adults model digital behavior while expecting different from our children. Tech executives often have the strictest screen rules at home—they know these platforms are designed to capture attention, not promote healthy use.Rather than offering simple solutions, I consider what "tech congruence" might look like across cultures—remembering that beneath all our digital interactions, we're still human beings wired for direct connection.Transparency Note: This episode was researched and written with assistance from generative AI tools. The perspectives and experiences shared remain authentically mine.
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