On this month’s episode of Generation Gap on the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, Dorothy Wilhelm (The Silent Generation), Jason Falls (Generation X) and Ray Miller Still (Millennial Generation) explore generational differences in technology use, the impact of social media addiction, and the importance of human connection. The hosts share personal stories, insights on mental health, and practical advice for balancing digital life with real-world interactions.

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Key Topics

Generational differences in communication and technology

Impact of social media and screen time on mental health

Strategies for fostering human connection and problem-solving

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Generation Gap

02:47 Generational Differences in Communication

05:58 The Impact of Technology on Generations

08:47 Doomscrolling and Its Effects

11:59 The Role of Human Connection

15:08 Problem Solving Across Generations

17:56 The Importance of Self-Discovery

20:52 Concluding Thoughts on Technology and Humanity

Generation Gap Article - Washington Post

Meta and YouTube social media liability case

Pete Holmes' comedy bit on information access

More Information

Ray Miller Still is the editor of the Enumclaw Courier-Herald. Jason Falls is a consultant and producer of Swimming Upstream Radio Show. Dorothy Wilhelm is the longest continuously broadcasting woman in the Pacific Northwest. 

Resources

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