EP 0012: Intercultural Relationships, Digital Flourishing, and Tactical Disconnection w/ Tyler Rice
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In this episode, Bailey Parnell and Tyler Rice discuss various topics related to digital wellness and personal experiences. They explore the similarities between Midwesterners and Canadians, the challenges and benefits of living in New York City, and the dynamics of intercultural and interracial relationships. Tyler also shares his role as the CEO of the Digital Wellness Institute and the importance of digital balance in employee well-being. They then engage in a thought experiment imagining a future where a personal AI assistant, like Baymax, helps individuals achieve digital flourishing across different aspects of their lives. In this conversation, Bailey Parnell and Tyler Rice discuss the concept of digital flourishing and how technology can support our well-being. They explore the idea of building relationships with AI and the potential benefits and challenges of this. They also delve into the connection between digital flourishing and mental health, physical health, and tech-enabled health. They discuss the importance of intentional and controlled use of technology and the need for tactical disconnection. The conversation highlights the need to shift from fear to fearless positivity when it comes to technology and to approach it with awe, inspiration, and benevolence, much like children do.
Takeaways
- Living in New York City can be challenging but also offers opportunities for growth and new experiences.
- Intercultural and interracial relationships require open-mindedness, understanding, and effective communication.
- Digital wellness is an important aspect of employee well-being and organizational strategy.
- The digital flourishing wheel provides a holistic framework for understanding the impact of technology on different areas of life.
- AI assistants, like Baymax, can help individuals optimize productivity, create a conducive environment, improve communication, and enhance relationships. Digital flourishing involves using technology to support our well-being and maximize its benefits while minimizing negative effects.
- Building relationships with AI is possible and can be beneficial, but it also raises questions about human-like attributes and the impact on human relationships.
- Digital flourishing is connected to mental health, physical health, and tech-enabled health, and involves intentional and controlled use of technology.
- Tactical disconnection is about creating strategic separation from technology to promote optimal usage and well-being.
- Approaching technology with awe, inspiration, and benevolence, like children do, can lead to a more positive and fulfilling digital experience.
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