Feb 10 2025 54 mins 5
In this conversation, my friend Dr. Jon Askonas joins me to discuss the "A Future for the Family" project (https://afutureforthefamily.org/). We discuss the impact of technological development on family structures, the need for a proactive approach to technological development that empowers families, the history of technological change, the influence of military and corporate interests on social development, and the importance of economic dynamism. We also talk about space!
Read more at afutureforthefamily.org.
Dr. Jon Askonas is Assistant Professor of Politics at the Catholic University of America and a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:09 The Future for the Family Project
05:53 Technological Impact on Family Dynamics
08:52 Proactive vs Reactive Approaches to Technology
12:05 Military and Corporate Influence on Technology
15:06 Economic Dynamism and Family
17:49 Mortality, Life Extension, and Family
21:03 The Commodification of Human Sexuality
27:21 The Impact of Pornography on Society
30:40 The Role of Technology in Relationships
34:39 Holding Companies Accountable
41:59 Reimagining Space Exploration and "Rewilding"
52:27 Envisioning a Future for Embodied Life
