Are we losing what it means to be human? To experience the world around us? That's the thesis presented by the writer Christine Rosen in her book The Extinction of Experience, where she argues that the digital world is mediating our interactions with the real world, leading to a decline in our cognitive abilities. But does any of this really matter? And can we do anything to prevent the kids of today from descending ever further into the black hole of a smartphone screen? She joins the podcast to discuss!
The Ned Ludd Radio Hour is a Podot podcast.
Hosted by Nick Hilton.
Music is 'Internet Song' by Apes of the State.
Artwork is by Tom Humberstone.
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