# #S3 #2 Connected, Yet Alone

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Podcast: [Man and Machine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/man-and-machine-podcast-7545839)
Published: 2026-03-09T01:19:22+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-thomas-marsh-connors/episodes/S3-2-Connected--Yet-Alone-e3g4u8n
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Duration seconds: 417

## Resource

In this episode of Man & Machine, Thomas Marsh-Connors and his AI counterpart explore the strange contradiction of modern technology: we are more connected than ever, yet many people feel increasingly isolated. The conversation moves from the experience of using the new Apple Vision Pro to a wider discussion about digital minimalism, attention spans, and how technology can either sharpen our focus or quietly fracture it. With reflections on social media culture, productivity, and the discipline required to use powerful tools wisely, the episode asks a simple question: are our devices serving us, or are we slowly serving them? A thoughtful exchange about technology, responsibility, and the modern human condition.

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