At the grocery store I often end up in the self-checkout. I honestly prefer having a person ring up my purchases. However, most stores are switching to the self-checkout machines. Although the line up is usually shorter, I find any…
Category: Digital Dilemma
Login Overload
I recently purchased a new smart TV. It was a replacement after almost a decade with the same model. Some of the changes were welcome. For example, the cost has come way down for a decent model. The new TVs…
Dissociate to Associate
I recently heard a podcast about some health tracking devices, including a new fancy one to track babies. While it’s not uncommon for parents to have some kind of baby monitor, this one tracked things about the baby. One of…
Rise of the Dumbphone
Lately, I’ve been making a concerted effort to use my smartphone more mindfully. This doesn’t mean I’m not using it. Rather, it means that I’m making more conscious decisions about when I want to use and for which purpose. I…
Too Much AI
I know sometimes AI can be very helpful. For example, when sending an email, I don’t mind a prompt asking if I forgot to attach a document, or include a link. This is based on key words in my email…