I still remember the day I decided to ditch my smartphone for a dumb phone – it was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. The constant stream […]
Humane Design Principles: Building Tech That Respects Our Attention
I still remember the first time I encountered the term humane design principles in a meeting with our tech corporation’s marketing team. They were pitching a new smart home device, […]
10 Actionable Steps on How to Protect Your Online Privacy Today
I still remember the day I realized my smart home devices were spying on me. I had designed these gadgets to make life easier, but it turned out they were […]
Who Owns Your Clicks? the Fight for Personal Data Ownership
I still remember the day I realized that my smart home devices were collecting more data than I was comfortable with. It was a wake-up call that made me question […]
The Metaverse Explained: a Skeptic’s Guide to the Next Big Thing
I still remember the first time I heard someone say the metaverse explained was going to revolutionize our lives. It was at a tech conference, and the presenter was showing […]
Beyond the Hype: Real Examples of Tech for Good in Action
I still remember the frustration I felt when I first started designing smart home devices – the constant pressure to create products that would _capture users’ attention_ and keep them […]
Understanding Algorithms: How They Shape Your Reality (and How to Fight Back)
I still remember the day I realized that understanding algorithms wasn’t just about mastering a complex tech concept, but about uncovering the hidden forces that shape our daily lives. As […]
Why the Right to Repair Movement Matters for Your Wallet and the Planet
I still remember the day I realized that the right to repair movement wasn’t just about fixing gadgets, but about taking a stand against the throwaway culture that’s choking our […]
Your Walls Have Ears: a Guide to Smart Home Privacy
I still remember the days when I was designing smart home devices, and the smart home privacy concerns were always an afterthought. We’d focus on making the devices sleek, user-friendly, […]
A Framework for Ethical Technology: How We Can Build a Better Digital World
I still remember the day I realized that ethical technology wasn’t just about slapping a trendy label on a product, but about creating something that truly serves humanity. I was […]