Last year a friend of mine remarked in frustration how everybody “likes” (or “favorites”) something on social media. She would prefer if people said something once in a while through comments. I noted down her thoughts in a draft posting for the…
Category: Digital Dilemma
Nothing to Hide
It seems that every time I use a new app, or engage with technology, my privacy is being infringed upon in some way. Turns out, after reading dozens of articles and books about it, it is! Whenever I discuss this…
Safe Selfies
Over the last few months I’ve read articles and listened to news stories about people getting injured, dying, or even damaging things while taking selfies. A number of museums, amusement parks (e.g. DisneyLand), and national monuments have all started banning selfie…
Communication Sprawl
A few weeks ago I finished a book by Charles Montgomery called Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design. A self-professed cosmopolite, I found the book enlightening and started thinking about my surroundings a bit differently. One idea that…
Getting Fit with Technology
A friend of mine sent me a video clip on Leaf by Bellabeat, advertised as “The World’s Smartest Piece of Jewelry”. Clip on Leaf to track your heart rate, monitor caloric output, and receive alerts to breathe when the device senses you’re stressed.…