During the pandemic, the rate of tech use has skyrocketed. But, out of necessity, we have skipped over, rearranged and sped up the process of using tech. Increased tech use does not mean that the risk of unintended consequences has been reduced; in fact, it means that the risk increases because more people are using […]
Category: Technology
Consider how you can reduce harmful outcomes & boost Tech for Good. 10 Ideas for Reducing the Unintended Consequences of Emerging Technologies. The appeal of ‘emerging technologies’ is undeniable. It seems like every week there’s a new gadget, app or platform released that sparks excitement about improving operations, services or products. Being an early-adopter can […]
I presented a webinar in August 2019 as part of the ASIS International series on Risk and Resilience. Please click here to access the link. It’s free for ASIS members and has a fee for non-members. I’m working on preparing a transcript or summary, stay tuned for that!
I’ve always loved books. They provide me with information and that brings me joy. It took me 45 years to realise I also love books because of what they signify. In mid-2018, after living in Singapore for 15 years the time came for me to bid adieu to the Little Red Dot. It was the peak […]
The blessing of big data can be a curse without resources for analysis. But how much computerised help do we really want? Read my first article of the new decade, published on January 7 2020 in Times Higher Education.
Digital tech can help us have that vacation-feeling every day. Wait…what? Vacation is by definition, ‘a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax’. Whereas digital tech is touted as responsible for information overload, 24/7 work, lack of social skills, reduced […]