The allure of technology is that it seduces us into thinking it makes everything easier. However, that is not always the case. I love my many technological devices. In some ways they have improved and simplified my life. Yet in…
Category: Digital Dilemma
The Problem with Doing Business by Email
I’m amazed at how relevant email is with so many alternatives available. Doing business by email is still the status quo. This is true even when exchanging highly personal and sensitive information. Better and safer options are available. Why don’t…
Social Media: Fanning the Flames
When social media started, it was different from how it is now. Social media was a new way for people to communicate. To share ideas, disagree with one another, and have open discussions. Facebook, for example, was for people to…
Social Media Mixed Messaging
Figuring out the real information from disinformation/ misinformation can be confusing on any social media platform. Social media companies, e.g., Facebook, Twitter, also struggle to make this determination. Facebook claims to use algorithms to scan through millions of posts. However,…
Google: Not Built for Deletion
Last week Google announced that it would delete users’ histories on new accounts, by default. For existing accounts, the options have always been available. Google didn’t want to change the default for existing users. Meaning, if you already have an…