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Untethering the American Dream
What does it mean to be an adult today? The traditional paths woven into the fabric of our society have evolved. Careers, families, relationships, communities — the lines that once connected us are blurring together and being rewritten with each new generation. Dr. Julie Albright analyzes the structures and systems that make up the latest wave of untethered citizens of the world.

Kids & Technology
Children are being introduced to digital technology, such as iPads and tablets, as early as their crib phase. How is that affecting the way these digital natives are thinking and communicating?

The Technology of Seperation
Self-check out. Curbside pickup. We are social beings living in a world where isolation is on the rise thanks to technology. What does that mean for our mental health?

Depression & Technology: How they Connect
How are we so connected using digital technology, but still feeling isolated? Social media helps perpetuate a warped reality of what life is, leading to anxiety and depression, especially in younger generations.

Creating a Risk & Opportunity Framework
With the shift in values comes the need for a new risk and opportunity framework. Here’s why.

Unplugging & Looking Away
When do you know it’s time to unplug? Our brains need to rest from the constant attention digital technology requires.

"We’ve quickly pulled away from the anchoring structures in society, but we haven't really built the new ones yet to take their place. So we're in this kind of liminal period where we’re neither here nor there."

Dr. Julie Albright
Digital Sociologist
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