Exploring Digital Wellbeing with Caitlin Krause

The conversation delves into the themes of loneliness among students, the role of technology in fostering connections, and Caitlin's consultancy, MindWise, which aims to bridge technology and mindfulness. Throughout the discussion, Caitlin emphasizes the need for intentionality and creativity in our relationship with technology, encouraging students to embrace their curiosity and agency. In this engaging conversation, Ashley Coffey and Caitlin Krause explore the importance of diverse perspectives, the challenges of digital identity, and the need for intentionality in a noisy world. They discuss the dichotomy of public and private selves, the optimization of well-being in high-stress environments, and the mindful integration of technology. Caitlin shares her vision for MindWise, emphasizing the empowerment of meaningful human connection and the importance of following one's passions. The conversation highlights the role of technology in fostering authentic relationships and the beauty of embracing vulnerability and creativity.

Caitlin Krause is an experience designer, global speaker, and author who focuses on the intersection of wellbeing, technology, innovation, and imagination. She founded the interactive studio MindWise in 2015, and teaches about digital wellbeing, AI and XR at Stanford University. Author of Designing Wonder: Leading Transformative Experiences in XR, Mindful by Design, and Digital Satori, Krause has advised global organizations including TED, Google, The U.S. Air Force, Meta, Oracle, Evernote, University of San Francisco, ETH Zürich, and the U.S. State Department. She presented about emotional intelligence, storysharing, and awe-inspired spatial computing at the main TED conference in Vancouver. Her drive is to help individuals and teams navigate complexity and change in the future of thriving, prioritizing wellbeing, collaboration, and creativity. She holds a BA from Duke University and an MFA from Lesley University with a focus on poetry. Her book, Digital Wellbeing (Wiley Press) celebrated its release on September 24, 2024. Find out more at caitlinkrause.com/digitalwellbeing

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Amazon Author page for Digital Wellbeing (release date Sept 24, 2024): 

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Wellbeing-Empowering-Connection-Imagination/dp/1394281781/r

Amazon author page for poetry book Digital Satori: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Satori-Caitlin-Krause/dp/B0BZF2696H

Amazon author page for Mindful by Design:

https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Design-Cultivating-Experiences-Essentials-ebook/dp/B07MVHLQ92/

Book page for Designing Wonder:

https://caitlinkrause.gumroad.com/l/IxbVJ

Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Digital Wellbeing and Caitlin Krause

03:02 Caitlin's Journey and Background

05:54 Embodied Curiosity and Creative Practices

09:02 Teaching Digital Wellbeing at Stanford

11:59 Creating Safe Spaces in Technology

14:57 Student Experiences and Themes in Class

18:03 The Role of Technology in Loneliness

20:58 MindWise: Bridging Technology and Mindfulness

24:04 Long-term Impact of Teaching and Learning

38:22 The Joy of Diverse Persp