The Cost of Convenience: Staying Human in the Age of AI
Technology makes connection easier—but what happens when we stop reaching for each other? Michael Trainer reflects on belonging, attention, and the shared experiences that make us human, drawing on his childhood in Chicago, his years in Sri Lanka, and a final phone call with someone he loved.
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When was the last time you brought a personal question to a close friend before asking AI?
In this solo episode, Michael Trainer explores a tension shaping our lives: the tools that connect us can also draw us away from one another.
From skateboarding through Chicago without a phone to…
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