Published Nov 2, 2020

How to Use Social Media without Losing Your Mind | Randy Fernando

Randy Fernando, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, delves into the detrimental impact of social media on mental health and society, while offering Buddhist-inspired strategies for mindful digital engagement to realign technology with human values.

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Questions from this episode

- How does social media affect mental health?
  Asked by 110 people
- What are the problems with social media and smartphones?
  Asked by 74 people
- How can I build better social connections?
  Asked by 60 people
- How does social media impact social behaviors?
  Asked by 43 people
- How do you connect with people?
  Asked by 42 people
- What do experts say about social media isolation?
  Asked by 40 people
- What is the impact of influence?
  Asked by 39 people
- How does technology affect humans?
  Asked by 36 people
- What are some daily practices to improve social connections?
  Asked by 30 people
- How can I mitigate social media's impact on my self-esteem?
  Asked by 30 people
- What realistic solutions were suggested in the episode Dr. Jonathan Haidt: How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions?
  Asked by 30 people
- How does social media affect deep work?
  Asked by 25 people
- Is social media a reliable news source?
  Asked by 21 people
- Are there any additional practices to strengthen social ties?
  Asked by 17 people
- Are social platforms mismanaged?
  Asked by 15 people

How to Use Social Media without Losing Your Mind | Randy Fernando

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Social Media Impact

Social Media Impact

Deep Connection Importance

Social Media Impact

Healthy Social Media Use

Social Dilemma Impact

The Influence of Technology

Navigating Social Media

Holiday Therapy Benefits

Social Media Reflection

Social Media Impact

Navigating Fake News

Humane Technology Insights

Twitter's Impact

Ad Targeting Ethics

Questions from this episode

How does social media affect mental health?

What are the problems with social media and smartphones?

How can I build better social connections?

How does social media impact social behaviors?

How do you connect with people?

What do experts say about social media isolation?

What is the impact of influence?

How does technology affect humans?

What are some daily practices to improve social connections?

How can I mitigate social media's impact on my self-esteem?

What realistic solutions were suggested in the episode Dr. Jonathan Haidt: How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions?

How does social media affect deep work?

Is social media a reliable news source?

Are there any additional practices to strengthen social ties?

Are social platforms mismanaged?

Episode Highlights

Humane Technology Advocacy

Social Media Dangers

Mindful Social Media Use

How to Use Social Media without Losing Your Mind | Randy Fernando

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Humane Technology Advocacy

Social Media DangersRandy Fernando examines the profound impact of social media on mental health, misinformation, and user manipulation. He highlights the misaligned incentives that prioritize engagement over well-being, leading to societal challenges.

Social Media Dangers

Mindful Social Media UseRandy Fernando, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, explores how to use social media without succumbing to its negative effects. He shares techniques informed by Buddhist principles to foster intentional and mindful engagement with technology.

Mindful Social Media Use