Living Well with Technology. In Episode 31 of the Human Pulse Podcast, hosts Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman discuss the growing frustration with AI-driven customer service and the increasing value (understand paying for) placed on human interaction. They explore the concept of the empathy economy, where human connection is seen as a luxury, and the implications of AI fatigue on consumer behavior. The conversation highlights the need for a balance between human and machine interactions, emphasizing that while technology can enhance efficiency, it should not replace the essential human touch. The episode concludes with a reflection on the future of human and AI collaboration in various sectors.

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Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Human Connection

00:32 The Cost of Human Interaction

04:35 AI Fatigue and Consumer Frustration

08:15 The Rise of AI and Human Interaction

14:06 The Empathy Economy and Human Value

20:46 Finding Balance: Humans and Machines

23:58 Conclusion: A Hybrid Future

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Recording Date: Feb. 8th, 2026

Hosts: Anne Trager – Human Potential & Executive Performance Coach & Fabrice Neuman – Tech Consultant for Small Businesses

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Resources & Links

Your life is the sum total of 2000 Mondays by Joan Westenberg

https://www.joanwestenberg.com/your-life-is-the-sum-total-of-2-000-mondays/

All the Anthropic Claude Superbowl ads

How can I communicate better with my mom?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBSam25u8O4

What do you think of my business idea?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De-_wQpKw0s

Is my essay making a clear argument?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sVD3aG_azw

Can I get a six pack quickly?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQRu7DdTTVA

Rent-a-Human

https://rentahuman.ai

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Living Well with Technology. In Episode 30 of the Human Pulse Podcast, hosts Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman delve into the complexities of living in a world saturated with abundance and distractions. They discuss the concept of anhedonia, the inability to find joy in activities, as highlighted by Dr. Anna Lemke, and how the relentless pursuit of pleasure can lead to a cycle of stress and dissatisfaction. The conversation shifts to the impact of modern technology and social media on our attention spans and mental health, emphasizing the need for intentionality in our digital consumption. Anne and Fabrice share personal strategies for managing distractions, such as using specific devices for designated tasks and the importance of creating environments conducive to focus and productivity.

They also explore the philosophical implications of our current attention economy, referencing thinkers like Paul Valéry and Étienne Klein, who have long warned about the effects of excessive communication on human cognition. They conclude with practical takeaways for listeners, including the importance of self-discipline, the benefits of doing hard tasks first, and the value of honesty in combating addictive behaviors. This episode serves as a call to action for listeners to reflect on their relationship with technology and to cultivate a more balanced approach to pleasure and productivity.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction Quote

00:30 The Impact of Technology on Pleasure

04:24 The Attention Economy and Its Challenges

07:54 Historical Perspectives on Communication

09:57 Personal Strategies for Managing Distractions

14:33 The Role of Intentions vs. Resolutions

17:20 Balancing Focus and Distraction

21:25 Legal and Social Solutions to Digital Dependency

22:55 Practical Takeaways for Mindful Living

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Recording Date: Jan. 18th, 2026

Hosts: Anne Trager – Human Potential & Executive Performance Coach & Fabrice Neuman – Tech Consultant for Small Businesses

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Resources & Links

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

https://youtu.be/2ZKLaUbB33o?si=CLr0VDvZrmQGNLfz

La Conversation Scientifique par Étienne Klein (podcast on France Culture)

Devrions-nous faire plus attention à notre attention ?

(Should We Pay More Attention To Our Attention?)

https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceculture/podcasts/la-conversation-scientifique/devrions-nous-faire-plus-attention-a-notre-attention-7586770

How to disable YouTube’s history

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/95725

Sending Web pages as eBooks with Push To Kindle

https://www.pushtokindle.com

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Living Well with Technology. In Episode 29 of the Human Pulse Podcast, hosts Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman discuss the implications of the multiverse trope in media, the concept of 'slop' in information, and the challenges of discerning truth in an AI-driven world. They explore the change in scale of information vs sources available today, the role of trust in society, and practical steps to navigate the complexities of modern media consumption.

They explore the widespread presence of multiverses in popular culture, the rise of overwhelming AI-generated content, and the difficulty of discerning truth in the digital age.

Recording Date: Jan. 4th, 2026

Hosts: Anne Trager – Human Potential & Executive Performance Coach & Fabrice Neuman – Tech Consultant for Small Businesses

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Fabrice Neuman

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Anne Trager

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Resources & Links

“Welcome to the Slopverse”, by Ian Bogost in The Atlantic

https://apple.news/AZlksDyHOQ42q8ylvoxb-jg

Slop: Word of the year by Merriam-Webster-Webster

https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/word-of-the-year

AI Slop on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWpg1RmzAbc

Fringe (TV show) on Amazon Prime Video

https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0KZW29L9Y0POR6UT6HNAY2EQ53/

Chapters

00:00 Exploring the Multiverse Trope

02:28 The Concept of 'Slop' in Media

06:51 The Impact of Scale on Truth

10:42 Navigating AI-Generated Content

15:50 The Importance of Trust in Information

18:11 The Disturbing Nature of Non-Truths

20:03 Practical Steps to Discern Truth

23:55 Finding Positivity in the Multiverse

Living Well with Technology.

In this episode, Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman discuss the purpose of their podcast and what it means to live well with technology. They explore the question of what makes us human and how technology is changing our lives. They also discuss the concept of memory and the potential impact of AI on our ability to remember. Anne emphasizes the importance of forgetting and experiencing the present moment, while Fabrice explores the benefits and drawbacks of having a perfect memory.

For more information and the complete transcription of this episode, go to our website https://humanpulsepodcast.com.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

09:28 Understanding What Makes Us Human

14:34 The Curse of Perfect Memory: The Value of Forgetting

19:22 Memory and AI: Implications and Questions

25:14 Improving Memory: Practical Tips for Remembering

28:05 Conclusion

Links:

CGP Grey’s video : Humans need not apply

https://www.cgpgrey.com/blog/humans-need-not-apply

Fab’s French podcast: iWeek (La semaine Apple)

https://smartlink.ausha.co/iweek

New Scientist article: What made us human? The fossils redefining our evolutionary origins

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26335023-000-what-made-us-human-the-fossils-redefining-our-evolutionary-origins/

Limitless: Go beyond your mind’s limitations. Personalized AI powered by what you’ve seen, said, and heard.

https://www.limitless.ai/

Meet a Canadian teen gifted with a super-powered memory | W5 Investigation

https://youtu.be/5MlFheM5Tf8?si=By3JyCdTQ-m9qKt0

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Living Well with Technology. In this episode, Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman dive into the evolving relationship between humans and AI, exploring how emerging tools are reshaping creativity, personal productivity, and even our sense of resilience. Anne shares her experiments with generative AI tools like Manus and DeepSeek, and how she’s using AI to fuel divergent thinking. Fabrice reflects on Microsoft’s vision of personal AI copilots and what that could mean for the future of work and daily life.

Together, they question the impact of hyper-personalized AI: Will it make us softer or allow us to focus on what truly matters? The duo touches on parenting, emotional growth, the uncanny valley of voice assistants, and the trade-offs between convenience and privacy in a fast-changing digital world.

Thoughtful, philosophical, and grounded in real-world examples, this episode invites you to reflect on your own relationship with tech—and how to keep your human pulse alive in the age of AI.

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Fabrice Neuman

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Anne Trager

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Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(00:10) Exploring AI and Technology in Daily Life

(03:45) The Future of Personalized AI Agents

(07:44) Building Resilience in an AI-Driven World

(12:38) The Impact of AI on Human Creativity

(17:10) Navigating the Rapid Changes in AI Technology

(21:06) The Human-AI Interaction: Anthropomorphism and Acceptance

(27:04) Personalization vs. Privacy in AI Tools

Resources & Links

Microsoft is now 50 years old (The Verge)

https://www.theverge.com/news/643251/microsoft-50-years-old-anniversary

Microsoft Copilot event in 9 minutes (The Verge YouTube channel)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do6yrtur4AY

The Human Upgrade podcast by Dave Asprey

https://daveasprey.com/podcasts/

Ep.1266. Generation Fragile: Why Gen Z Can’t Handle the Real World (and How We Can Help Them) | Jennifer Cohen

https://daveasprey.com/1266-jennifer-cohen/

The Big Technology podcast by Alex Kantrowitz

https://pod.link/1522960417/

Sesame AI

https://ai-sesame.com

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Living Well with Technology. In this episode of the Human Pulse podcast, hosts Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence, discussing its potential, common misuses, and the importance of using AI as a tool rather than a crutch. They explore how AI can enhance creativity and productivity when used correctly, emphasizing the need for specificity in prompts and the value of human discernment in the process. The conversation also touches on the future of AI and its role in human interaction, highlighting the necessity of maintaining human connections in an increasingly automated world.

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Fabrice Neuman

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Find out more: Pro-fusion Conseils

Anne Trager

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Connect with Anne on Bluesky

Find out more: Potientializer Academy

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Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(02:16) Customizing AI: Spaces, Projects & Notebook LM

(05:21) Voice & Interactive Modes in Action

(08:59) AI as Assistant: Key Use Cases

(15:59) When AI Gets It Wrong & Human Judgment

(18:23) Automation’s Edge & Habit Flexibility

(22:49) Tips for Maximizing Your AI

(24:44) Conclusion

Resources & Links

Harvard Business Review IdeaCast episode 1034

How to Build an AI Assistant for Any Challenge

https://hbr.org/podcast/2025/07/how-to-build-an-ai-assistant-for-any-challenge

Alexandra Samuel (guest of the IdeaCast episode)

https://www.alexandrasamuel.com

Her article in Harvard Business Review

https://hbr.org/2025/03/how-to-build-your-own-ai-assistant

Google’s Notebook LM

Notebooklm.google

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Recording Date: June 1st, 2025

Hosts: Fabrice Neuman – Tech Consultant for Small Businesses & Anne Trager – Human Potential & Executive Performance Coach

Episode Overview

Living Well with Technology. In this episode, Fabrice and Anne revisit Fabrice’s frustrating experiences with robot vacuums and explore how our relationships with household machines might evolve—especially through voice interfaces and humanoid robots. They also dive into the ever-changing world of internet search: from the explosion of AI-powered search features (e.g., Google’s new AI Mode) to the challenges of choosing between tools like Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, ChatGPT, and Perplexity. They debate privacy, creativity, and personal context in AI search, and speculate on where search is headed next.

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Fabrice Neuman

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Anne Trager

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Resources & Links

Huberman Lab Essentials Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/essentials-machines-creativity-love-dr-lex-fridman

DuckDuckGo (Privacy-Focused Search Engine): https://duckduckgo.com

Perplexity (AI-Powered Search): https://www.perplexity.ai

ChatGPT (OpenAI’s Conversational AI): https://chat.openai.com

Microsoft Edge (Browser) & Bing (Search):

Edge: https://www.microsoft.com/edge

Bing: https://www.bing.com

Google I/O (Annual Developer Conference): https://events.google.com/io

NotebookLM (Google’s AI Notebook): https://notebooklm.google/

AI Inside Podcast (Nick Fox Interview on AI Search): https://aiinside.show/episode/googles-nick-fox-reinventing-google-search-with-ai-mode

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