Episode 8 - Impact of Technology, Social Media, and Family Dynamics on Human Connection and Work-Life Balance with Rasha Dernaika

Rebuilding The Village

Welcome to another episode of Rebuilding The Village with your host, Michael Read. In this episode, we explore the impact of technology and social media on human connection, family dynamics, and work-life balance with Rasha Dernaika.

The conversation delves into challenges in employment, the educational infrastructure in the UAE, and societal implications of productivity creep and population demographics. We also discuss education, relationships, and the influence of societal norms and family dynamics on behavior. Additionally, we highlight the importance of therapy, exposure therapy, and how social media affects empathy and emotional intelligence.
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The Impact of Technology on Human Connection and Family Dynamics

06:16
Challenges in Finding Employment and Educational Infrastructure in the UAE

34:42
The Evolution of the UAE

38:30
Navigating Gender Differences and Relationships

41:06
The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adulthood

45:08
The Influence of Social Media on Empathy and Emotional Intelligence

54:25
The Importance of Therapy and Premarital Counseling