"The Internet Is Rewiring Your Brain: The Scary Truth No One Is Telling You": Giles Crouch

How has the internet actually changed humanity? 

In this episode, I’m joined by digital anthropologist Giles Crouch to go deep into the "Human-Tech Intersect." Giles has spent over 20 years decoding the invisible cultural forces that dictate how we buy, believe, and belong.

We discuss the massive shift of humanity living in two worlds at once (the physical and the digital) and how the internet has evolved from a simple tool into an environment that rewires our rituals and social structures.

In this episode: 

We start by looking at how the internet moved from being an "information superhighway" to a digital ecosystem that now dictates much of our behavior. Giles explains why digital platforms often strip away the context of our cultural rituals and what that loss means for real human connection. We also dive into the limits of modern technology, specifically why AI can reflect our past data but remains incapable of understanding the deeper "why" behind human behaviour.

As we move toward a future where technology and biology are increasingly blurred, Giles shares why "cultural intelligence" is the only way to navigate the shift from physical communities to digital echo chambers. If you’ve ever felt like our tools are changing our intuition and memory, this episode will help you understand the neurological and sociological patterns at play.

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Connect with Giles: 

Website: https://www.gilescrouch.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gileswcrouch/

Podcast Info: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W

Connect: 

Website: https://ayushprakash.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ 

Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial

Books: 

AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135