Consciously Speaking

In this topical content episode, Michael is joined by Holli Kenley (Season 1, Episode 138) as they take on a deep dive into our increasingly disconnected lives. As a society, the more ways we have to connect electronically it seems the less and less we actually connect face-to-face, thereby losing some aspect of our abilities to interact  in the "real" world. Michael and Holly will cover the following issues: Cyber-bullying (why it crops up so readily) Lost context (or the "cons" of "text"ing) and what to do about it Helping our children to balance their virtual and physical community Why empathy may be getting lost online ...and more! Here is the poem that Holli wrote and shares in this episode: Face to Face: Unwired   ~ Holli Kenley It was last summer, but I remember as if it were yesterday,The image forever etched upon my soul.A family gathered together sharing barbeque with close friends,No technology to fill the space - only conversation and eager ears. With plates of lean steak, bowls of salads, and b