From digital decluttering to resisting upgrades and getting off WhatsApp more, here are my 2023 resolutions.
attention economy
My Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2022
The Top Ten most-read articles on my site in 2022. Artificial intelligence (AI), tech ethics, the metaverse, parenting, smartphone addiction, Zoom calls, and much more.
What are ‘Dark Patterns’? Recognising and Resisting Deceptive Design
What is deceptive design and how do you recognise and resist the ‘dark patterns’ that make up its tricks and techniques?
‘My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open’ launches in Greek
There’s now a Greek edition of My Brain has Too Many Tabs Open’, launched by Psichogios Books on 9 June 2022.
‘My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open’ launches in Asia
My latest book ‘My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open’ has launched in Asia, with the Thai edition out now and a Vietnamese edition following soon.
The Social Nyet-Work
Russia’s blocking of Facebook and Twitter is part of a bigger ideological battle to control the free internet which may create a ‘splinternet’.
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.
10 Tech Predictions for 2022
My tech predictions for 2022 cover AI, deep fake bank heists, metaverse land grabs, and the continuing techlash against Big Tech.