What does it really mean to be human in a world that’s increasingly lived through screens?Julian sits down with neuroscientist and author, Baroness Susan Greenfield for a wide-ranging conversation about the brain, technology, and the future we’re quietly creating. From the way social media shapes attention, identity, and mental health to how our brains adapt to the environments we spend the most time in, Susan breaks down why today’s digital world may be changing us more deeply than we realize.Rather than framing technology as simply good or bad, the conversation explores what we might be losing along the way. They talk about why boredom and daydreaming matter, how screens can crowd out creativity, and why being “busy” or “efficient” doesn’t necessarily make us happier or more fulfilled.Julian and Susan look ahead to AI, consciousness, and what the next decade could bring. Susan shares her perspective on whether machines can ever truly be conscious, how our sense of truth is being challenged, and why the real risk isn’t technology itself, but how we choose to use it.If you want to join the free Beyond Tomorrow Community, check the link: skool.com/beyond-tomorrow for more! What You’ll LearnHow screens are shaping attention emotion and identityHow real world interaction builds empathy and resilienceThe hidden tradeoffs behind convenience and efficiencyWhy constant validation can weaken a sense of selfHow boredom supports creativity and deeper thinkingWhat brain plasticity means for younger generationsWhy AI is not conscious and what that misunderstanding revealsWhat a more human centered future could look like⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:12 The Leading Cause of Brain Rot02:59 The Ill Effects of Long-Term Screen Exposure06:10 Mobile Devices Are Designed to be Addictive10:58 How Can You Link Screen Time to a Depressed Society?13:39 The Role of Industrial Evolution on Education15:20 Parenting in the Social Media Era19:26 What Does a Good Society Look Like?23:30 Let's Encourage Individuality 25:10 The Fear of Missing Out27:55 All Knowledge Comes From Experience28:37 How Do You Make Information Gathering Less Boring31:34 What Happens at the Onset of Cognitive Decline33:28 What Does a Brain Scan Say?34:55 What Will AI Do to People?37:52 Human Consciousness Remains a Mystery39:04 Can AI Develop Consciousness?40:59 Finding What You Like Doing and Excelling at It43:14 How Do We Define Our Identity?45:11 How Are You Going to Change the World?46:40 How to Leverage Your Voice to Make a Difference48:37 Expose Children to More Face to Face Interactions50:46 You Have to Learn How to Have a Conversation52:28 A Realistic Advancement in Treating Alzheimer's55:03 The More Anxious Generation55:46 Education Can Empower the Society56:53 The Future of Human Cognition57:41 Humanity in the Midst of AI Advancement01:00:37 Just Be Yourself and Have Fun 🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa 📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 📩 Email: [email protected] 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.Episode Resources:Susan GreenfieldWebsite: https://www.susangreenfield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baronessgreenfield/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/baroness-susan-greenfield-a96a99172Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaronessGreenfield/

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