EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 1H 3M
#492 | The Realities of Tech, and Future Generations, That None of Us Are Ready to Face
from Evolve Ventures · host Emilia Smith & Bianca Thomas
Send us Fan MailWhat are we quietly handing over to technology while telling ourselves everything is fine?In this episode, we talk about screen time, AI, social media, parenting, digital literacy, and mental health, and why this conversation feels more urgent than ever. We look at what today’s habits are teaching future generations, how online influence is shaping behavior in ways most people barely notice, and why stronger boundaries, sharper awareness, and better modeling from adults matter right now.This is an honest conversation about the world we are building, the risks we keep brushing past, and the responsibility we all share in what comes next. Press play before your phone keeps doing the thinking for you.Digital Assets:1. The 5 C's for Safer Tech Use.pdf2. Research Paper: Online Grooming.pdf3. 2024 KOHS Report.pdfEpisode Resources:1. 2024 Report on Manipulation Approaches2. 2024 Report on Bullying & Sexual Interactions3. 2025 NCMEC 518k Reports4. Australia Protects Its Youth with Policy5. US COPPA Changes (NOT GOOD ENOUGH YET)6. Alarming Statistics About Child Grooming Online7. What Happens to Your Child's Brain When You're Not Looking8. EVA AI Companion Pop Up Cafe9. Online Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Best Practices for Families and Guidance for IndustryHere are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:#409 | Can Technology, Like ChatGPT & AI, Help in Therapy? - https://apple.co/47zB6A0 #389 | Building Your Child's Sturdy Foundation - https://apple.co/4dF1Sef Learn more about:🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - "Why You Keep Second-Guessing Yourself" - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registrationConnect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.comShow notes:(2:47) A child losing skills to screens(11:25) Adults must model better habits(18:46) How screens shape young brains(24:16) The stats parents need to hear(29:50) Alex shares his experience and the incredible progress he has made under the coaching of both Emilia and Bianca.(30:41) AI companions and lost connection(39:36) The five C’s of digital safety(58:44) Where to keep learning and connect(1:00:53) Outro
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Send us Fan Mail What are we quietly handing over to technology while telling ourselves everything is fine? In this episode, we talk about screen time, AI, social media, parenting, digital literacy, and mental health, and why this conversation feels more urgent than ever. We look at what today’s habits are teaching future generations, how online influence is shaping behavior in ways most people barely notice, and why stronger boundaries, sharper awareness, and better modeling from adults mat...
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