Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Do you ever think about the downstream implications and ethics involved in relying so deeply every day on technology? If you haven’t given it much thought, have you tried — and failed — to accomplish the simple act of telling time with a conventional clock or doing math without a calculator lately?
Learn how some forms of technologies don’t make our lives better, safer and healthier with design and tech consultant Rachel Miles this week on Spirit Gym.
Find out more about Rachel and her work at her Renaissance Rachel website at renaissancerachel.com , her company Grounded Insights at groundedinsights.org and on social media via Instagram at instagram.com/renaissancerachel and Facebook at facebook.com/renaissancerach .
Sign up for your Spirit Gym podcast membership at paulchek.com/podcast-collections/all-episodes so you can access members-only extended versions of the podcast along with exclusive Q&A opportunities with Paul.
0:00 Intro
6:02 Techno-solutionism.
7:36 Creating technology is a uniquely human skill.
9:41 Technology that removes our connection to the self or other.
21:54 Can you tell time with a conventional clock or watch?
31:14 The disposability and consumption of tech devices harms us and the world.
49:01 Finding the right mix of technology in our lives is a big challenge, especially for families.
59:06 How much of our freedoms and personal data are we giving up freely to Big Brother every day?
1:03:30 “How are we thinking about our intention when we use technology?”
1:11:41 Are you using technology to help you solve problems or distract you from living life?
Listen to Paul's conversation with Rachel Miles and check out the show notes page on our Spirit Gym website at paulchek.com/blog/podcast-episodes/episode-317-rachel-miles-making-technology-work-for-you
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Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as Bears at braveasbears.bandcamp.com
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Do you ever think about the downstream implications and ethics involved in relying so deeply every day on technology? If you haven’t given it much thought, have you tried — and failed — to accomplish the simple act of telling time with a conventional clock or doing math without a calculator lately?
Learn how some forms of technologies don’t make our lives better, safer and healthier with design and tech consultant Rachel Miles this week on Spirit Gym.
Find out more about Rachel and her work at her Renaissance Rachel website at renaissancerachel.com , her company Grounded Insights at groundedinsights.org and on social media via Instagram at instagram.com/renaissancerachel and Facebook at facebook.com/renaissancerach .
Sign up for your Spirit Gym podcast membership at paulchek.com/podcast-collections/all-episodes so you can access members-only extended versions of the podcast along with exclusive Q&A opportunities with Paul.
0:00 Intro
6:02 Techno-solutionism.
7:36 Creating technology is a uniquely human skill.
9:41 Technology that removes our connection to the self or other.
21:54 Can you tell time with a conventional clock or watch?
31:14 The disposability and consumption of tech devices harms us and the world.
49:01 Finding the right mix of technology in our lives is a big challenge, especially for families.
59:06 How much of our freedoms and personal data are we giving up freely to Big Brother every day?
1:03:30 “How are we thinking about our intention when we use technology?”
1:11:41 Are you using technology to help you solve problems or distract you from living life?
Listen to Paul's conversation with Rachel Miles and check out the show notes page on our Spirit Gym website at paulchek.com/blog/podcast-episodes/episode-317-rachel-miles-making-technology-work-for-you
Thanks to our awesome sponsors!
• BiOptimizers biomebreakthrough.com/living4d (save an extra 10% on your purchase by using the code PAUL10 at checkout)
• Organifi organifi.com/chek20 (save 20% on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout)
• CHEK Institute https://chek.group/business (check out our newest Integrated Health Business Professional Level One today!)
• Wild Pastures wildpastures.com/paulchek (save 20% and free shipping for life plus $15 on your first order)
• Paleovalley paleovalley.com/chek15 (save 15% on your first purchase)
We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.
Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as Bears at braveasbears.bandcamp.com
All Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024 at musicfitrecords.com
