Richard Ryan
Author and entrepreneur who focuses on cognitive fitness, digital detox, and resilience; author of The Warrior's Garden and commentator on guarding attention in the digital age.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 10min
RICHARD RYAN | Guarding Your Mind in a Digital World
Richard Ryan, author and entrepreneur focused on cognitive fitness and digital detox, shares ways to guard attention in an attention-eating world. He outlines screen time audits, digital detox strategies, and why AI and algorithms erode focus. Short, tactical discussions cover delayed gratification, accountability, addictive app patterns, and rebuilding mental friction to protect clarity and resilience.
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Aug 22, 2025 • 1h 14min
Will AI Win the War for our Minds? Richard Ryan on Fighting Back Against Tech Manipulation
Richard Ryan, a tech innovator and author of 'The Warrior's Garden', discusses the impact of social media and AI on our minds. He explores how algorithms manipulate behavior and the importance of authenticity in countering this influence. The conversation addresses the psychological toll of tech on our attention and well-being, promoting strategies to reclaim time from digital distractions. Richard emphasizes gratitude and community engagement as antidotes to online negativity, highlighting our resilience in adapting to the complexities of modern technology.
Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 2min
#408 Richard Ryan - The Hidden Costs of Social Media, AI, and Modern Life
Richard Ryan, entrepreneur and early YouTube developer turned AI and media builder, shares his journey and concerns. He discusses how social media reshapes attention, addiction, and community. He warns about AI-driven cognitive atrophy and debates whether technology should be built just because it can. The conversation highlights purpose, local connection, and practical ways to resist digital harms.
