With technology increasingly serving more human functions, I wondered if it could supplement or even eventually replace the need for human interaction. To find out, I talked to Dr. Emily Cross, Professor of Social Robotics at the University of Glasgow.
Read MoreThe thing that’s surprised her most throughout her research is how very physical the effects of being socially deprived can be. We know it’s a painful feeling—but the data on how unhealthy it is for our bodies is now overwhelming. And how can we allow any kid to undergo these effects?
Read MoreDr. Kelly MacArthur is a medical sociologist on a mission.
Read MoreIn this talk, she begins to answer questions such as:
Does loneliness cause sleeplessness?
Does sleeplessness cause anxiety?
How do you sleep better?
What technology could help with insomnia?
Coontz and I talk about questions like why it feels hard to find a partner, what you should look for in a partner, why men mansplain, and she even offers a compelling argument on why you SHOULDN’T do date night.
Read MoreWhen we look at the role of religion in our lives, church-going people have a cleaner path to strong relationships and healthy lives.
Read MoreSocial media damages us. But not for the reasons you might think.
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