Even before the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) declared Covid-19 as a pandemic on March 11, all kinds of information about the new virus was spreading, making the term going “viral” a literal reality. In fact, even before the pandemic was…
Category: Digital Dilemma
Privacy in the Time of Pandemic: Video Calling
Last week I attended my first virtual birthday party. Through technology, we joined six different households in three different countries and three different time zones. I have to admit that our virtual party captured the essence and feel of a…
Privacy in the Time of Pandemic: Contact Tracing
I’ve been reading about the various methods for contact tracing being used in an effort to manage Covid-19. Some Asian countries have been using technology to track where a person infected with Covid-19 has been. This data is then used…
Bring out the Medical Robots
The world was already crazy enough before the pandemic hit. Fast paced, high tech, and an over reliance on social media and technology to replace real, human connection. Once upon a time, and not that long ago, we were encouraged…
Social Distancing in the Digital Age
Across the globe people are being encouraged to practice social distancing to slow down the spread of Covid-19. In the digital age, this should be easier than ever with so many technological options available. However, a lack of planning, education/training,…