This New Trend Is Terrifying (2108)

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Keep it real in a world going virtual. In this eye-opening episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the bizarre and fast-moving world of AI-generated relationships, VR experiences, and TikTok filters that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. From fake boyfriends to ChatGPT marriages, they explore how digital escapism is reshaping our brains, behaviors, and emotional well-being and why it’s more dangerous than we think. If you’ve ever felt the pull of the digital world, this is your reminder to come back to what’s real.
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Show notes:
(2:48) The fake boyfriend filter and what it reveals
(4:10) Kevin’s wild experience in the metaverse
(7:17) When AI blurs reality and identity
(10:53) How tech is rewiring your brain
(11:15) Level up with NLU: Join our free virtual Monthly Meet-up event every first Thursday for powerful insights, real tools, and unstoppable growth. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/K_0bBGWuTfKcnTh5B0pvBg#/registration
(13:33) Real life Vs. Virtual life: What’s the cost?
(17:40) Why escaping online might be hurting you
(20:29) The real value of real connection
(21:08) Outro

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Chapters

1. This New Trend Is Terrifying (2108) (00:00:00)

2. The fake boyfriend filter and what it reveals (00:02:48)

3. Kevin’s wild experience in the metaverse (00:04:10)

4. When AI blurs reality and identity (00:07:17)

5. How tech is rewiring your brain (00:10:53)

6. Level up with NLU: Join our free virtual Monthly Meet-up event every first Thursday for powerful insights, real tools, and unstoppable growth. (00:11:15)

7. Real life Vs. Virtual life: What’s the cost? (00:13:33)

8. Why escaping online might be hurting you (00:17:40)

9. The real value of real connection (00:20:29)

10. Outro (00:21:08)