Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook (Meta)’s big plans for the Metaverse last week, but what is it, and should we care?
attention economy
Facebook leaks: app accused of putting profits before safety
In Facebook leaks, whistleblower Frances Haugen accused the company of putting its astronomical profits before the safety of its users.
My new book, ‘My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open’, launches in the UK
My third book ‘My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open: How to Untangle Our Relationship with Tech’ launches today, 21st September 2021, in the UK.
The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard
Handwriting on paper may be better for our brains than typing on a screen and also help us recall information better. Who knew?
Suddenly, Google finds it cares about user privacy
Google announced plans to stop selling targeted ads based on users’ browser histories, a move it claims is a response to user privacy concerns.
Zoom is Killing our Digital Wellbeing
No, you’re not imagining it. Zoom fatigue is real and it’s crippling our digital wellbeing. How can we avoid it while still in a pandemic?
Apple’s Privacy Policy Hits Facebook in the Wallet
Apple’s new ad tracking transparency prioritises user privacy policy over advertiser dollars. Facebook isn’t happy.
Investing Our Attention Elsewhere
Defeating the attention economy starts with defining what’s important to us, our values & our purpose, and investing our attention elsewhere.