AI may be making life easier, but what is it taking from us in the process? In this episode, Shola Richards explores what we risk losing when we rely too heavily on technology to navigate our most human moments. 

From distracted conversations to outsourcing emotional intelligence, Shola breaks down how AI usage impacts presence, empathy, and authentic self-expression. He also shares three powerful strategies to help you stay grounded, connected, and fully human in a world that constantly pulls your attention elsewhere.

The Kindness Strategies:

• Protect Your Presence
• Protect Your Empathy
• Be The Author of Your Own Life

This conversation will challenge how you think about technology, connection, and what it really means to show up for the people who matter most.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 39 - Why Nobody Feels Understood Anymore (And 3 Ways to Fix It)

Timestamps:

00:00 AI Is Impacting Our Humanness 

03:45 The Importance of Presence

08:06 The Risk of Empathy Atrophy

13:33 How AI Erodes Our Voice

18:03 Maintaining Humanity In an AI World

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https://sholarichards.com/speaking/?utm_source=kindness_extremist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep53

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Website – sholarichards.com

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This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.