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Tech addiction: why it matters
The idea of addiction to new technology often leads to polarized debates. In this post I bring attention to both perspectives and ask the question: does it matter how many people are being hurt?
Digital Compassion: A Human Act
The date was September 26, 1983. I was nine years old. Stanislav Petrov was 44 years old. Around my age today. He was working his
Flowchart: Manage impact in design
The flowchart on managing impact is intended to give you an overview of the elements that help you avoid and mitigate negative impact in digital
Lack of representation in AI puts vulnerable people at risk
In April of 2019 the AI Now Institute [https://ainowinstitute.org/] of New York University published the research paper DISCRIMINATING SYSTEMS — Gender, Race, and Power
Managing persuasive defaults in design
As part of the feedback and reactions to my recent post on the Dangers of Nir Eyal’s books [https://axbom.com/nir-eyal-habit-danger/], I received
How Nir Eyal’s habit books are dangerous
Hired as a speaker throughout Silicon Valley and the international tech world, Nir Eyal’s appeal and influence cannot be ignored. He wrote the book
Messages in WhatsApp are stopping immigrants
Information stored on phones is increasingly used in court cases and to determine the trustworthiness and honesty of people seeking to enter another country. So
Hell Turdy
An ode to all the regrettable typos in hurried e-mails. Because you know they truly happened.
Convert newsletters to Atom/RSS feeds
I found a useful tool allowing me to partake in the joy of well-written newsletters without having them fill up my inbox. The website Kill
The harmful myth of mentally ill shooters in the USA
Another shooting in the USA, and yet another series of talking points about reasons. One of the most common is mental health. When this talking
Highlights from the Mueller hearing
On July 24, former special counsel Robert Mueller testified before two House committees. He had already in May – when announcing his retirement – said: “The report
First, design no harm (why oaths matter)
At the Adobe 99U conference there was an on-stage conversation between author Courtney E. Martin and Tim Brown [https://99u.adobe.com/videos/63722/tim-brown-engage-with-the-unknown]
Pandamonium - Remembering to replenish
I'm not gonna lie. I'm tired. Yesterday morning at breakfast there was a knock at the door. A bit early for
Mostly Harmless in the Amazonas
Being invited to speak in the Amazonas is a humbling experience and I am ever thankful for this opportunity. Here are the slides and links