Hey there, I'm Dr. Maya Shunker, and I'm a scientist who studies human behavior.

Many of us have experienced a moment in our lives that changes everything that instantly divides our life

into a before and an after.

On my podcast, a slight change of plans,

I talk to people about navigating these moments.

Their stories are full of candor and hard-won wisdom.

And you'll hear from scientists who teach us how we can be more resilient in the face of change.

Listen on the I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Pushkin. Right. Hey Amy, how's it going?

Good, how are you guys doing?

If you told me when I was a kid that I would one day be making free video calls to friends and colleagues all over the planet, I'd probably

have said that you'd seen Star Wars one too many times. Thanks so much for taking the time

for this. So happy to join you guys, this is exciting. But today in 2024 we use video calls and so many

other amazing technologies all the time we totally take them for granted how is

the audio sounding are we? I think so.

I mean, I can share my photos instantly

with hundreds of relatives.

I can find any existing recipe or song lyric in seconds.

And yes, I can now even watch Star Wars on my phone.

Sounds great, awesome.

Your recording is, so you have headphones, thank you, and are you able to record your side?

Modern technology is amazing, but it does have a downside.

Research shows that our screens and apps and devices

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