THINKING
Tanya writes regularly on digital wellbeing, digital detox, Big Tech, screen-life balance, cybersafety, AI, persuasive tech, the attention economy and other topical issues related to the digital world.
Turns Out Robots Are Even Better at Phishing Than Humans
Robots have been found to be even better at crafting enticing phishing emails than human scammers are. That should worry all of us.
Which Countries Love Their Smartphones the Most?
A new study has ranked countries by rates of adult smartphone addiction, giving each one a score ranging from 10-60 – with surprising results.
It’s Not All Fun and Games on Safer Internet Day 2022
Safer Internet Day 2022 is celebrated globally on 8th February. The theme this year is ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’.
The Big Data Problem (No, Not That One)
Access to the vast treasure trove of data Big Tech hold on how we use their platforms is the only way to work out if they are doing us harm.
Is Double-Entry Bookkeeping the Key to Eliminating Online Misinformation?
The UK’s Royal Society recommend that online misinformation should be corrected, not deleted, much like the double-entry bookkeeping system.
Baby Boomers are Seven Times More Likely to Spread Fake News, Why?
Baby boomers share nearly 7 times as many ‘fake news’ pieces on Facebook as adults under 30. Why?
How to Stop Your Robot From Cooking Your Cat: Living with Artificial Intelligence
The Reith Lectures, delivered by Professor Stuart Russell before Christmas, painted a sobering picture of the challenges of living with AI.
Seven Resolutions for a Healthier Digital Life in 2022
Seven resolutions to lead a healthier digital life in 2022: improve your tech-life balance, improve your relationships and save the planet.
My Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2021
The top ten most-read articles on my website in 2021. The attention economy, Big tech, tech ethics, user privacy, parenting and smartphones, and more.
BOOKS
Tanya is the author of three books on our complicated relationship with technology:
‘My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open’, ‘Off.’ and ‘Stop Staring at Screens’ are all out now.
My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open
“Highly readable…attainable and realistic ways to reduce technology use and alleviate the burdens it can place on us as individuals and on our relationships.”
OFF: Your Digital Detox for a Better Life
"She presents simple ideas alongside practical suggestions for how to implement them - leaving you inspired and motivated by the end."
Stop Staring at Screens!
"Perhaps the best compliment I can pay this is that as soon as I started reading this, my 13-year-old son started looking over my shoulder, and in short order said, "I want to read this as soon as you're done. And I want to do this."