On this month’s episode of Generation Gap on the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, Dorothy Wilhelm (The Silent Generation), Jason Falls (Generation X) and Ray Miller Still (Millennial Generation) explore generational differences in technology use, the impact of social media addiction, and the importance of human connection. The hosts share personal stories, insights on mental health, and practical advice for balancing digital life with real-world interactions.
- Generational differences in communication and technology
- Impact of social media and screen time on mental health
- Strategies for fostering human connection and problem-solving
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Generation Gap
02:47 Generational Differences in Communication
05:58 The Impact of Technology on Generations
08:47 Doomscrolling and Its Effects
11:59 The Role of Human Connection
15:08 Problem Solving Across Generations
17:56 The Importance of Self-Discovery
20:52 Concluding Thoughts on Technology and Humanity
Resources
- Generation Gap Article – Washington Post
- Meta and YouTube social media liability case
- Pete Holmes’ comedy bit on information access
More Information
Ray Miller Still is the editor of the Enumclaw Courier-Herald. Jason Falls is a consultant and producer of Swimming Upstream Radio Show. Dorothy Wilhelm is the longest continuously broadcasting woman in the Pacific Northwest.