5 Impacts of Interpersonal Communication in a Digital Age

Sinikka Waugh and Deano Pape discuss the 5 Impacts of Interpersonal Communication in a Digital Age   In this episode of The Even Better Podcast, host Sinikka Waugh and guest Deano Pape examine five key impacts of interpersonal communication in today's digital age. From remote work and virtual meetings to messaging fatigue and reduced face-to-face interaction, Deano discusses how technology shapes the way we connect. The episode highlights both challenges and opportunities, emphasizing empathy, clarity, and intentional communication.    Deano is a teaching specialist in multimedia communication and assistant director of speech and debate for Simpson College. He taught for 17 years at Ripon College where he was named a Severy Outstanding Professor and three times recognized for the Faculty / Staff Excellence in Leadership Award. He also worked for the National Speech & Debate Association, the national nonprofit honor society for middle and high school speech and debate. Additionally, he also directed the Public Speaking & Argumentation Division of Harvard Debate Council's Summer Workshops.