The Economy of Ease (& Why It's Making Us Miserable) with Caroline Chubb Calderon

In this episode of The WorkWell Podcast, Jen Fisher speaks with Caroline Chubb Calderon, futurist, humanist, and founder and CEO of Hello Humanity, a company dedicated to reimagining humanity in the age of machines. Caroline works with leaders worldwide to create a future where technology enhances rather than diminishes our human experience.

Episode Highlights:

• How to unlock human flourishing in the age of artificial intelligence
• Why our current economic model leads to mental health issues and disconnection
• The difference between an "economy of ease" and an "ecology of meaning"
• Why synthetic relationships through AI can never replace real human connection
• The dangers of deploying AI for mental health support versus clinical analysis
• How courage and vulnerability are essential for transforming our systems
• The eight principles of life that can guide our relationship with technology
• Practical steps organizations can take to prioritize human intelligence alongside AI

Quotable Moments:

"We've been creating a world of ease where we live in an economy where everything is driven to improving the ease of life. What would it look like to move from an ease economy to a regenerative and meaning ecology?" - Caroline Chubb Calderon

Resources:

Learn more about Caroline’s work at Hello Humanity

Watch Caroline’s TEDx Talk 

This episode of The WorkWell Podcast™ is made possible by Lyra Health, a premier global workforce mental health solution. Learn more at Lyrahealth.com/workwell.