Douglas Rushkoff joins Rainn Wilson on Soul Boom to explore the deep, often hidden roots of the Internet and how its original promise was hijacked. Delve into the psychedelic origins of the web, the shift to an attention economy, and the challenges of building genuine community in a digital age. Discover Rushkoff's insights on how we can reclaim technology for human connection and spiritual growth. This thought-provoking conversation will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the Internet and its impact on our lives.Douglas Rushkoff is a media theorist, writer, and professor known for his critiques of technology and its impact on society, advocating for human-centered digital experiences.Thank you to our sponsors!Pique Tea (15% OFF!): https://piquelife.com/SOULFactor (50% OFF!): www.factormeals.com/soulboom50LMNT: http://drinklmnt.com/SoulBoomWaking Up app (1st month FREE!): https://wakingup.com/soulboomFetzer Institute: https://fetzer.org/Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.comSUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoomWatch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPSWatch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMPFollow us!Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboomTikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboomSponsor Soul Boom: partnerships@voicingchange.mediaWork with Soul Boom: business@soulboom.comSend Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: hello@soulboom.comProduced by: Kartik ChainaniExecutive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah TokmachiSpring Green FilmsProduction Supervisor: Mike O'BrienVoicing Change MediaTheme Music by: Marcos Moscat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices