Has Social Media Stolen Your Individuality? | Patricia Martin

Who are you when no one is watching? This week, we welcome author Patricia Martin for a thought-provoking discussion on identity, technology, and why the question, “Who am I?” has become so difficult to answer. In her book, Will the Future Like You?, Patricia explores how social media, algorithms, and AI have reshaped the way we see ourselves, and why that shift carries profound psychological implications for generations to come.

With Patricia’s help, we explore three disruptive forces affecting our sense of self: persona fog, chronic self-doubt, and cascading crossroads. We examine what our online personas really represent and ask an important question about today’s digital platforms: are they designed to cultivate authenticity and agency, or simply capture our attention? Drawing on years of research, Patricia shares compelling stories and insights from psychologists, artists, and everyday people to illustrate why building a coherent sense of self has never been more important.

And we can’t talk about technology today without discussing the role AI will play in our future. As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply woven into our daily lives, what will it mean to remain authentically human? How do we preserve our agency in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms? Join us for a fascinating conversation that challenges us to think more intentionally about who we are, who we’re becoming, and how we can build a life rooted in purpose rather than performance.

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