Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • The Future of Human Connection: How AI is Transforming Our Interactions
  • 2

    Chapter 1: The Evolution of Connection in the Remote Era

    • Lesson 1: A Brief History of Human Connection

    • Lesson 2: The Loneliness Epidemic

    • Lesson 3: How Remote Work is Affecting Human Touch
  • 3

    Chapter 2: Romantic Relationships and Artificial Intimacy

    • Lesson 1: Case Study: Xiao Bing and the Glow Apps in China

    • Lesson 2: Exploring the Implications of Declining Birth Rates Worldwide

    • Lesson 3: The Addictive Side of Generative AI

    • Lesson 4: Building Rapport as a Solution

  • 4

    Chapter 3: Deconstructing Friendship in the Digital Era

    • Lesson 1: The 5 Types of Human Connection

    • Lesson 2: The Paradox of Optionitis

    • Lesson 3: Self-Connection Exercise

  • 5

    Chapter 4: Understanding Gen Z's Atrophied Social Skills

    • Lesson 1: Case Study: The Anthony Templet Story

    • Lesson 2: Navigating Tech-Induced Social Anxiety

    • Lesson 3: Enhancing Social Skills in Gen Z
  • 6

    Chapter 5: Grief as a Uniquely Human Experience

    • Lesson 1: Dealing With Loss and Grief

    • Lesson 2: Case Study: Memory AI

    • Lesson 3: Navigating Loss: An Interactive Workbook
  • 7

    Chapter 6: Commodifying Human Connection

    • Lesson 1: Case Study of Caryn Marjorie: Living Beyond Human Scale

    • Lesson 2: The Implications for Loneliness

    • Lesson 3: Prioritizing Genuine Human Connection in the Workplace
  • 8

    Chapter 7: Navigating Trust in the Era of AI

    • Lesson 1: Trust as the Cornerstone of Human Connection

    • Lesson 2: Trust Erosion Caused by AI

    • Lesson 3: Trust-Building Tips

    • Lesson 4: The Trust-Building Journal
  • 9

    Chapter 8: Strategies to Reignite Human Connection

    • Lesson 1: Vulnerability as the Root of Authentic Connection

    • Lesson 2: Building Connection Through Commonalities

    • Lesson 3: The Benefit to Being of Service

    • Lesson 4: The Intentional Connection Journal

  • 10

    Conclusion

    • The Cure for Loneliness

    • Final Assessment

    • Course Survey