Douglas Rushkoff: Recalibrate for Human Connection

Douglas Rushkoff (digital humanism author and documentarian) helps us break down human autonomy in the digital age and the social implications of the tech world. He takes us through his start in the cyberpunk movement, from goals of uniting humanity through the early internet, the intersections of psychedelics and counter-culture with computer programming, through the big business takeover of the internet. Douglas explains the perils of algorithm technology, the evils of cryptocurrency, and how social disconnect can contribute to consumerism. He reveals ways politicians and corporations capitalize on our fears and insecurities to push their own agendas and the factors that led extremist movements like QAnon to become so popular. Mayim and Douglas break down the neuroscience and biology of human connection and consider ways tech physically primes our bodies for dehumanization. They discuss how to combat feelings of helplessness tied to digital media’s prevalence in our daily lives and practical ways to retrain your nervous system to disengage with tech in favor of human connection.
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[@lisal2017]

Douglas is such an intelligent and joyful human. This was a fantastic interview.

[@MegsCosmicCartomancy]

I am so grateful that Douglas Rushkoff is in the world. Sometimes, he is the only voice I can listen to in the endless information jungle. So much heart, so much sense. Thank you Douglas, you restore my faith in humanity! Team human FTW!

[@rubberdog8763]

This conversation is so important, I don’t know if you all realize it or not - I’m sure you do. Douglas and his history and this conversation needs to be main stream. It needs to be a documentary - I don’t think people realize how they all came to live in this so-called virtual, warped reality. I bet Mayim and Jonathan could work with Douglas and make a stellar documentary - a absolute main stream documentary. This history, & this 100% necessary information needs to be presented well beyond your amazing podcast. Great show. Don’t let this one get away. This is too important not to make main stream. Seriously. I was born in the 40s, I grew up in the 60s in Silicon Valley when it was fruit orchards - before they were destroyed for silicon chips. Douglas, you mentioned you want to talk to some people that are not mean stream etc; let’s talk.

[@kissmygrassgarden5973]

I find him so refreshing and insightful, I appreciate the sobering conversation!!!

[@jeneasterly1452]

Mayim! I LOVE these longer podcasts. I appreciate your work so much

[@marisamartinezolivera]

Asking if this episode is “Mental Health” related? ABSOLUTELY YES! If you want actively participate and do your own part towards ensuring what our future as species be and getting involved about what we collectively decide and what kind of world we’ll live in. If you want to be a part of the enormous power of Human Connection (that mankind was never so aware of it as is now), a member of this TEAM HUMAN, while internalizing the right way to use the tech we have, knowing about the insane way economy grows and if or how we must de-escalte ourselves/world or not, this episode touches all the piano keys of MENTAL HEALTH. In caps. Still mouthdropped after watching twice this episode, while trying to digest all the wisdom contained in it. WOW!

[@rrbooklove]

This man is really engaging! The scope of the conversation went way beyond what I thought it would.

[@orland0110]

This is a really interesting episode and Douglas Rushkoff is a really interesting guest. I look forward each week to your amazing podcast Mayim!

[@papondahoops]

Fan of the show since day 1 here. I love your topics and your guests. Jonathan has important information to share. We listeners want to hear more from him. We especially want to hear the end of sentences he already started. Please can we let him finish. Thank you for considering.

[@fmeisjekat25]

“I kinda wish I didn’t know” I feel the same way Mayim. Love the energy and insight Douglas shared. I wish I could be positive again. I used to be. I too feel like “I was born in the wrong time”. Haaa.

[@aparhelger]

That is an amazing analysis by Douglas Rushkoff. It gives listeners a very thorough understanding of how modern day capitalism is inhernently responsible for many social ills including mental health. Well done!

[@barbdowns1]

I’m just now catching up on this episode, and it was such a delight. Thank you!!!❤

[@cicelygardner2141]

Anybody else watches her video really early in the morning because you live on the southeast. Great video by the way.

[@thechemama]

Being human is a team sport 👏👏👏

[@MzTeddyluv]

Such a good episode and I really related to the question of ... what do we do with this information, and it's so important to take time away, disconnect.

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

Always a pleasure and a privilege to Watch Very Interesting. 😊👍👌🍁♈

[@AddyAddyO]

I don’t feel like I’ve ever been this early for the podcast and I’m so happy to watch it!

[@shonnajones1014]

Neat to see you two together. Sorry about the allergies. Great guest. Fun to share.

[@dansbike1]

I love Douglas Rushkoff's take. Always have. I wish voices like his and Jaron Lanier's were more greatly amplified and listened to.

[@rapauli]

This is a really important rant .. thanks. More please.