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Something You Should Know

How Technology Changes Who You Are & The Nuts and Bolts of Making Friends

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

Science, Self-improvement, Social Sciences, Health & Fitness, Education

4.54.3K Ratings

🗓️ 6 December 2021

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

How many times have you opened up a new box with electronics or shoes or maybe even some beef jerky and found one of those silica gel packs? If you look closely, they usually have warnings not to eat them - that doing so could be hazardous to your health. So, what exactly would happen if you did eat one of them? Just how dangerous are they? This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/what-to-know-silica-gel For a few centuries now, humans have been interacting with machines in all kinds of ways. In the process, those interactions have changed who we are and how we live. As machines become more advanced with robotics and AI, our interactions with those machines will become deeper and more intimate. In some cases, it already has. Could we one day actually have relationships with machines - could robots actually be our friends - or even lovers? Debora Spar believes the ways humans and machines relate to each other is something we should all be interested in. Debora is a professor of business admin at Harvard Business school, former president of Barnard College. She is also author of the book Work, Mate, Marry Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny (https://amzn.to/3xMLhOo) and she joins me to offer some fascinating insight into how machines have and continue to change us.  Everyone knows Santa but we don’t know much about Mrs. Claus. Listen as I explain who she is and why we seem to know so little about this mysterious woman who helps keep Santa’s workshop buzzing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mrs._Claus People report that they have fewer friends and feel more isolated than in previous generations. Especially around the holidays, that feeling of isolation can really sting. And the only solution is to connect with people. But how do you do that if it doesn’t come easily to you? Psychologist Dr. Elicia Nademin joins me to offer simple yet effective ways to connect with the people around you that will make you feel great and who know -- could lead to friendship or even romance. Dr. Nademin is author of the book Don’t Be A Stranger: Creating Connections & Memorable First Impressions in Every Day Life (https://amzn.to/2ZSRAUg). PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!  Discover matches all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year! Learn more at https://discover.com/match Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to https://justworks.com Visit https://ferguson.com for the best in all of your plumping supply needs! https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today on something you should know, you know those little silica gel packs they put in shoe boxes or electronics? How dangerous are they if you eat one?

0:46.0

Then you might not think you could actually have a relationship with a robot or machine, but think about your relationship with your phone.

0:54.0

How many people woke up in bed this morning with their smartphone next to them? Most people their smartphone knows more about them than their cellphone.

1:02.0

That is not a sexual relationship, it's not a romantic relationship, but it's an emotional relationship. How do you feel if you lose your smartphone?

1:10.0

Also, who is Mrs. Claus and what does she do? And making friends, creating connections. How do you do it? First of all, be approachable.

1:20.0

The truth is, your facial expressions or eye contact, whether or not you're smiling, you may impact whether somebody takes the chance of walking across that room to say hello.

1:30.0

All this today on something you should know.

1:34.0

So you're hanging out with some friends and putting back a few drinks and a few becomes a few too many. And as the evening comes to an end and people start to head out, you think of calling for a ride.

1:48.0

But now you live nearby, you can make it home okay, it's no big deal. What are the odds you'll get pulled over anyway? And even so, what's the worst that could happen?

1:58.0

Well, your insurance goes up, you lose your license, you can lose your job, you total your car, you kill someone.

2:06.0

Everyone knows about the risks of drunk driving, the results are tragic and often deadly.

2:12.0

However, that still doesn't stop everyone from getting behind the wheel while under the influence. That's why police officers are out there right now looking for impaired drivers on our roads to save lives.

2:25.0

So if you think you're okay to drive after a few drinks, think again, play it safe and plan ahead to get a ride.

2:33.0

It only takes one mistake to change your life or someone else's forever. Drive sober and don't get pulled over.

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Something you should know, fascinating intel, the world's top experts and practical advice you can use in your life today. Something you should know with my carothers.

2:57.0

Hey, welcome to something you should know.

3:01.0

So the other day I was opening up a box of something, I forget what it was, my son was with me and whatever it was we were opening.

3:10.0

It was shoes, it was a shoe box, a new pair of shoes. And in the box along with the shoes was one of those little silica gel packs.

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