AI for Gen Z: How Technology Is Rewiring Our Minds, Identities, and the Future
Are we losing our humanity in the digital age? Join us as we dive into how AI is reshaping our cognition, creativity, and identity with Ayush Prakash, a leading voice of Gen Z, Creative Director at New Sapience and author of AI for Gen Z. Discover the impact of growing up with technology as a portal to society and what it means for our future.
In this conversation, host Leann Herron and Ayush Prakash explore the profound impact of AI and digital technology on human cognition, creativity, and identity, particularly for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. They discuss the challenges of navigating relationships in a technology-driven world, the philosophical implications of AI, and the importance of fostering genuine human connections. Ayush emphasizes the need for open conversations about technology's effects on attention spans and communication, advocating for a balanced approach to technology use that prioritizes humanity.
Takeaways
• Gen Z and Gen Alpha are digital natives, shaping their identities through technology.
• The distinction between using technology as a tool versus a portal into society is crucial.
• AI and social media can create a bifurcation of reality for younger generations.
• Understanding the impact of technology on cognition and relationships is essential.
• Philosophical questions about consciousness and identity are relevant in the context of AI.
• The importance of fostering human connections in a technology-driven world cannot be overstated.
• Parents and older generations need to engage in conversations about technology's effects.
• Attention spans are decreasing due to the nature of digital content consumption.
• Creating a supportive environment for discussions about technology is vital.
• The responsibility of technology creators to consider the human impact of their products.
🕛 Timestamps
00:00 Greetings and Introduction of Ayush Prakash
02:16 Understanding Digital Natives: Gen Z and Gen Alpha
10:51 Generational Perspectives on Technology and Parenting
25:37 Philosophical Insights: Consciousness and Identity in AI
34:33 Personal Journeys: Finding Identity in a Digital World
44:48 Exploring the Role of Technology in Humanity
48:06 The Journey of Learning and Teaching Technology
54:56 The Impact of Technology on Mental Health
59:46 Attention Span and Communication in the Digital Age
01:13:57 Navigating Difficult Conversations in a Digital World
Episode Resources:
Guest:
Ayush Prakash is a Montreal-based Creative Director and leading Gen Z voice on the social impact of technology. He’s the author of AI for Gen Z: What Digital Technology Is Doing to Our Brains, Our Future, and the Generation Coming of Age Inside It, and hosts the Ayush Prakash Podcast
Connect with Ayush Prakash:
Website: https://ayushprakash.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/
Podcast: https://ayushprakash.com/podcast/
About your host:
Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping Gen X women break free from cycles ofover-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them—body, mind, and spirit.
Connect with Leann Herron:
Finding Resilience with Leann
Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/findingresiliencewithleann
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/
Keywords
AI, Gen Z, technology, digital identity, human connection, attention span, relationships, philosophy, mental health, social media
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