The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · August 20, 2025 · 55m

How Technology Is Changing Love and Work — with Esther Perel

Esther Perel and Galloway explore how remote work, technology, and shifting norms have transformed both professional and personal relationships. Friendship and intimacy are in decline. 'Social atrophy' from screen-mediated life is eroding the connective tissue of society. Perel argues connection is becoming a competitive edge for companies — the ones that foster it will win talent.

Canon

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Social atrophy from screen-mediated life

Perel: remote work and technology cause 'social atrophy' — connection skills decay without practice. Friendship and intimacy decline. Supports relationships-predict-life-satisfaction Canon.

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Highlights

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Connection as competitive advantage for companies

Companies that foster genuine human connection will win the talent war. Connection isn't a perk — it's a strategic asset in an age of remote work and AI.

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References

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Mating in Captivity — Esther Perel (2006) — Reconciling domesticity and desire

Misc

✧Perel: remote work creates 'social atrophy' — skills of connection decay without practice

✧Connection as competitive advantage for companies

✧The 'mating crisis' — technology enables access but erodes depth