Ep. 44 At What Point Does Convenience Become Dependency?

LifeaccordingtoRick · Sep 25, 2026 · 38m

Technology has come a long way.

From Big Wheels and Nintendo cartridges to dial-up internet, AIM, cell phones, GPS, electronic records, and now AI — I’ve lived through a pretty wild evolution of technology.

But somewhere along the way, I started thinking about a bigger question:

At what point does convenience become dependency?

Technology has made our lives easier in countless ways. We have access to more information than ever, we can communicate instantly, and AI can help us create, learn, organize, and solve problems.

But what happens when the things making life easier also make certain…