In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Bettis, a recently retired U.S. Army Colonel and now Chief Strategist at C2 Integration, where he helps bring new technologies to the market.

Brian has spent much of his life leading, innovating, and navigating complex systems. In this episode, he brings that same insight to one of the biggest questions of our time: Are we using technology, or is it using us? Together we dissect the rise of AI and how it is reshaping human behavior.

We dig into the double-edged sword of technology, how it can push society forward but also make us softer, more distracted, and less connected if we’re not careful.

We also discuss:

* How your circle shapes your mindset, speech, and habits

* What happens when phones are removed from schools

* How social media creates separate personal realities and behaviors for each platform

* Why emotional intelligence and real conversations matter more than ever

* The lessons history still has to teach us about where we’re headed

* The power (and danger) of too much information, including Brian’s “My Brother Effect” — his personal theory on how everyday Americans get trapped by the 24 hour news cycle that often leave us with more questions than answers

This episode is a reminder to stay connected, stay aware, and stay human, especially in a world that’s becoming more digital by the day.

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