#11 Humanity's Greatest Challenge with Nick Smallman

The Digital Wellness Podcast

May 16 2022 • 1 hr 12 mins

No, this episode is not about climate change. It's about information online - misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. But the reason we argue it's humanity's greatest challenge is that we cannot solve some of the greatest challenges of our time, like climate change, without the correct information. We cannot solve these challenges while misinformation is spread, while there is no way of knowing whether what we're reading is fact or not, and while propaganda prevails.

The result of what we are consuming is, we believe, one of today's greatest challenges.

Whether that is unintentional mistakes such as inaccurate statistics, translations, or when satire is taken seriously, to fabricated or deliberately manipulated content, intentionally created conspiracy theories or rumors, or a deliberate change of context, date, or time of genuine content, this topic is the problem we as a society need to solve if we are to progress.

This is the third installment of my 5-part series with Nick exploring our relationship with our phones and social media in an attempt to solve this extraordinarily human problem.

Nick Smallman is the founder and CEO of Working Voices. He has been at the top of his profession for two decades and in recent years has turned his attention to the perilous relationship between humans and technology.

Over the last 20 years, Nick has developed more than 50 courses, workshops, and seminars in all areas of human communication. He has lectured at the London Business School and Columbia Business School and counts some of the world’s most successful companies as his clients such as JP Morgan, Sony Music, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock. He works with politicians on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as with charities and non-profit organisations, and enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs.

I hope you find this episode valuable!

Learn more about Nick: https://yourlifeonsocialmedia.com

Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickSmallman

Join Nick's workshop in London: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-social-media-is-ruining-your-life-and-what-to-do-about-it-tickets-176355412787?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Learn more about Cassie: www.cassiewidders.co.uk

Follow Cassie on Instagram: @cassie_widders

Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: @cassie-widders

Rabbit Hole: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rabbit-hole/id1507423923


ABOUT CASSIE

Cassie is an ex-social media strategist turned certified digital wellbeing consultant, coach and speaker. She's on a mission to help individuals and organizations navigate the digital landscape, improve your overall wellbeing, and equip you with the tools necessary to thrive in a tech-driven future.

Learn more about Cassie: https://cassiewidders.co.uk/
Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-widders/
Follow Cassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassie_widders/

You Might Like

Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know
iHeartPodcasts
This American Life
This American Life
This American Life
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Criminal
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network
Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan | Cumulus Podcast Network
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
We Can Do Hard Things
We Can Do Hard Things
Glennon Doyle and Audacy
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Literally! With Rob Lowe
Literally! With Rob Lowe
Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe
The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein Show
New York Times Opinion
Am I the Jerk?
Am I the Jerk?
youtube.com/amithejerk
Radio Rental
Radio Rental
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy
Behind the Bastards
Behind the Bastards
Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
Girls Next Level
Girls Next Level
Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt & Audioboom
I've Had It
I've Had It
Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan