In this episode of Being Human, Lisa Oake speaks with former journalist turned therapist Matthew Hussey about the hidden emotional cost of the digital age — and how technology, capitalism, and trauma have quietly reshaped our capacity to connect. From the “rage economy” of social media to the quiet work of healing through therapy, this episode is a meditation on what it means to stay human in a time of constant noise and emotional mining. In this episode: - The rise of the “emotional extraction” economy - How algorithms feed outrage and loneliness - How trauma impacts trust and relationships - Why slowing down and connecting with others might be the most radical act left A conversation for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by the modern world — and wondered if there’s still room for empathy, reflection, and meaning.