Ep 17: Swipe Left on Loneliness: Human Connection in the AI Era _Robin Nathaniel

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In a world driven by algorithms, artificial intelligence, and constant digital noise, what does it mean to be human?

In this episode of Things We Learned on a Monday Morning, I sit down with Robin Nathaniel, TEDx speaker and author of Social Media SYNC, to unpack the quiet crisis of our time: disconnection. From boardrooms to bedrooms, leaders and everyday people alike are forgetting what it means to connect with intention.

Whether you’re a leader, creator, or simply someone craving a deeper connection, this episode will inspire you to put down the phone and reach for something real.

📚 Grab Robin’s book: https://books.by/RobinNathaniel
Watch his TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHtx1N9YWig

💬 Let us know your “Monday Morning takeaway” on Instagram @Creafluence or WhatsApp 064 061 5137
Chapters
  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:27 Advice to your 10-year-old self
  • 05:34 Who is Robin Nathaniel
  • 10:36 Encounter
  • 14:09 How to deal with Bots and bad actors online
  • 21:48 How to prepare for a TEDtalk
  • 29:06 How to find authentic people
  • 35:39 The power of Substack
  • 43:44 The Social Media Sync Method
  • 47:33 Advice to overcome loneliness while working remotely
  • 51:02 Building a healthy work culture
  • 55:00 One thing to deepen human connection
19 Jun 2025 English South Africa Relationships · Self-Improvement

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