The Future of Human Connection: How AI is Transforming Our Interactions
Simone Heng - Award-Winning Author and Human Connection Specialist, The Foundation for Social ConnectionIn today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we connect. While AI tools enhance convenience with automated responses and personalized recommendations, they also pose a risk to the depth and quality of our relationships. Without intentional practices to preserve genuine human interaction, we jeopardize the essential bonds that promote emotional resilience and happiness.
With a wealth of experience in both technology and human interaction, Simone Heng is the perfect guide to unravel the complexities of how AI is reshaping our connections. As she delves into this evolving landscape, Simone brings her deep understanding to the forefront, sharing insightful strategies for navigating the digital age. Her engaging presence and eloquent delivery make her lessons not only compelling but also seamlessly relatable, as she masterfully bridges the gap between technology and authentic human connection.
Each module of this course is crafted to educate and support those struggling with connections in today’s digital age, whether feeling lonely or otherwise. Additionally, it serves as a vital reminder for natural communicators to continuously hone their skills, reinforcing the importance of staying engaged and adaptable in their interactions.
Ready to bridge the gap between digital convenience and real, heartfelt connections?
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Overview
This course is an essential guide to the potential societal outcomes of unchecked AI usage. It explores all facets of human connection and provides practical solutions to navigate and enhance our interactions in the digital age.
Learning Outcomes:
- Trace the Evolution: Discover how remote work has reshaped human connection over time.
- Analyze AI’s Influence: Uncover AI’s impact on intimacy and relationships through real-world examples.
- Navigate Digital Friendships: Delve into online relationships and strengthen self-connection.
- Boost Social Skills: Address social challenges facing Gen Z and enhance their interpersonal skills.
- Understand Grief and Loss: Explore personal stories and memory AI to navigate grief.
- Combat Commodification: Fight against the commodification of connections and prioritize genuine interactions.
- Master Trust Building: Learn techniques to build and maintain trust amidst AI-driven changes.
- Reignite Connections: Use vulnerability, shared experiences, and acts of service to rekindle meaningful relationships.
This course is brimming with actionable insights, real-life case studies, and interactive exercises to enhance your understanding. By the end, you’ll be empowered to navigate the complexities of human connection, eradicate any impending anxieties, and enhance your relationships effectively.
Disclaimer: The statistics and examples presented in this course are accurate at the time of filming. Please note that certain figures, such as user numbers for platforms like Xiao Bing, may have changed since then due to ongoing developments.
Course Curriculum
Chapter 1
The Evolution of Connection in the Remote Era
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Lesson 1: A Brief History of Human Connection -
Lesson 2: The Loneliness Epidemic
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Lesson 3: How Remote Work is Affecting Human Touch
Lesson 1: A Brief History of Human Connection 
Lesson 3: How Remote Work is Affecting Human Touch 2 lessons, 2 Videos + 1 PDF Downloadable Worksheet + Quiz
Chapter 2
Romantic Relationships and Artificial Intimacy
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Lesson 1: Case Study: Xiao Bing and the Glow Apps in China
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Lesson 2: Exploring the Implications of Declining Birth Rates Worldwide
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Lesson 3: The Addictive Side of Generative AI
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Lesson 4: Building Rapport as a Solution
4 lessons, 4 Videos + 0 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz
Chapter 3
Deconstructing Friendship in the Digital Era
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Lesson 1: The 5 Types of Human Connection
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Lesson 2: The Paradox of Optionitis
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Lesson 3: Self-Connection Exercise
3 lessons, 3 Videos + 0 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz
Chapter 4
Understanding Gen Z's Atrophied Social Skills
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Lesson 1: Case Study: The Anthony Templet Story
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Lesson 2: Navigating Tech-Induced Social Anxiety
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Lesson 3: Enhancing Social Skills in Gen Z
3 lessons, 3 Videos + 0 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz
Chapter 5
Grief as a Uniquely Human Experience
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Lesson 1: Dealing With Loss and Grief
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Lesson 2: Case Study: Memory AI
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Lesson 3: Navigating Grief: An Interactive Workbook
2 lessons, 2 Videos + 1 PDF Downloadable Worksheet + Quiz
Chapter 6
Commodifying Human Connection
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Lesson 1: Case study of Caryn Marjorie: Living Beyond Human Scale
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Lesson 2: The Implications for Loneliness
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Lesson 3: Prioritizing Genuine Human Connection in the Workplace
3 lessons, 3 Videos + 0 PDF Downloadable Worksheets + Quiz
Chapter 7
Navigating Trust in the Era of AI
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Lesson 1: Trust as the Cornerstone of Human Connection
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Lesson 2: Trust Erosion Caused by AI
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Lesson 3: Trust-Building Tips
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Lesson 4: The Trust-Building Journal
3 lessons, 3 Videos + 1 PDF Downloadable Worksheet + Quiz
Chapter 8
Strategies to Reignite Human Connection
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Lesson 1: Vulnerability as the Root of Authentic Connection
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Lesson 2: Building Connection Through Commonalities
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Lesson 3: The Benefit to Being of Service
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Lesson 4: The Intentional Connection Journal
3 lessons, 3 Videos + 1 PDF Downloadable Worksheet + Quiz
Chapter 9
Conclusion
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The Cure for Loneliness
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Final Assessment
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Course Survey
Final Assessment 2 lessons, 0 Videos + 1 PDF Downloadable Worksheet + 2 Quiz
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