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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 32 MIN

How Bias Shapes Our Digital Lives

from More In Common · host More In Common Podcast

Summary In this episode, Gerren Taylor and Keith Richardson explore the complex relationship between social media, human psychology, and connection. They discuss groupthink, biases, the neurological impact of social media, and strategies for healthier engagement.  keywords social media, groupthink, human psychology, biases, neurological impact, connection, emotional awareness, AI, mental health, digital detox  key  topics Groupthink and social influence Neurological effects of social media Bias and perception in digital spaces  guest  name Gerren Taylor and Keith Richardson  sound bites "That's how algorithms work on social media" "They know exactly what hair products to send you" "Our brains tend to choose brighter colors" Chapters 00:00 The Art of Conversational Dance 01:16 Understanding Groupthink and Its Implications 02:59 The Influence of Algorithms on Decision Making 05:04 Navigating Social Media and Human Connection 08:43 The Impact of Social Media on Face-to-Face Interactions 12:34 Bias, Memory, and Decision Making 16:36 The Role of Emotional Awareness in Conversations 20:04 Generative AI and Its Effect on Reality 21:56 Finding Balance in a Digital World 25:45 Creating Healthy Boundaries with Social Media  resources Dolly Chug - The Person You Mean to Be - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4X7V4X University of Kentucky Study on Social Media and Face-to-Face Contact - https://uknowledge.uky.edu/psychology_facpub/123 AI and Relationship Dynamics - https://www.example.com/ai-relationships     ///  More In Common Website | https://www.moreincommonent.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/moreincommonent Twitter | https://twitter.com/MoreInCommonent Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/moreincommonpod

Summary In this episode, Gerren Taylor and Keith Richardson explore the complex relationship between social media, human psychology, and connection. They discuss groupthink, biases, the neurological impact of social media, and strategies for healthier engagement.  keywords social media, groupthink, human psychology, biases, neurological impact, connection, emotional awareness, AI, mental health, digital detox  key  topics Groupthink and social influenceNeurological effects of social mediaBias and perception in digital spaces  guest  name Gerren Taylor and Keith Richardson  sound bites "That's how algorithms work on social media""They know exactly what hair products to send you""Our brains tend to choose brighter colors" Chapters 00:00 The Art of Conversational Dance01:16 Understanding Groupthink and Its Implications02:59 The Influence of Algorithms on Decision Making05:04 Navigating Social Media and Human Connection08:43 The Impact of Social Media on Face-to-Face Interactions12:34 Bias, Memory, and Decision Making16:36 The Role of Emotional Awareness in Conversations20:04 Generative AI and Its Effect on Reality21:56 Finding Balance in a Digital World25:45 Creating Healthy Boundaries with Social Media  resources Dolly Chug - The Person You Mean to Be - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4X7V4XUniversity of Kentucky Study on Social Media and Face-to-Face Contact - https://uknowledge.uky.edu/psychology_facpub/123AI and Relationship Dynamics - https://www.example.com/ai-relationships     ///  More In Common Website | https://www.moreincommonent.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/moreincommonentTwitter | https://twitter.com/MoreInCommonentFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/moreincommonpod

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