#492 The Realities of Tech, and Future Generations, That None of Us Are Ready to Face

Send us Fan Mail What are we quietly handing over to technology while telling ourselves everything is fine? In this episode, we talk about screen time, AI, social media, parenting, digital literacy, and mental health, and why this conversation feels more urgent than ever. We look at what today’s habits are teaching future generations, how online influence is shaping behavior in ways most people barely notice, and why stronger boundaries, sharper awareness, and better modeling from adults matter right now. This is an honest conversation about the world we are building, the risks we keep brushing past, and the responsibility we all share in what comes next. Press play before your phone keeps doing the thinking for you. Digital Assets: 1. The 5 C's for Safer Tech Use.pdf 2. Research Paper: Online Grooming.pdf 3. 2024 KOHS Report.pdf Episode Resources: 1. 2024 Report on Manipulation Approaches 2. 2024 Report on Bullying & Sexual Interactions 3. 2025 NCMEC 518k Reports 4. Australia Protects Its Youth with Policy 5. US COPPA Changes (NOT GOOD ENOUGH YET) 6. Alarming Statistics About Child Grooming Online 7. What Happens to Your Child's Brain When You're Not Looking 8. EVA AI Companion Pop Up Cafe 9. Online Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Best Practices for Families and Guidance for Industry Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation: | Can Technology, Like ChatGPT & AI, Help in Therapy? - | Building Your Child's Sturdy Foundation - Learn more about: 🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - "Why You Keep Second-Guessing Yourself" - Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community: Website: Show notes: (2:47) A child losing skills to screens (11:25) Adults must model better habits (18:46) How screens shape young brains (24:16) The stats parents need to hear (29:50) Alex shares his experience and the incredible progress he has made under the coaching of both Emilia and Bianca. (30:41) AI companions and lost conne

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#492 The Realities of Tech, and Future Generations, That None of Us Are Ready to Face is an episode from Evolve Ventures by Emilia Smith & Bianca Thomas.

This episode is 63:15 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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