communication theory
That unpleasant job posting from Nielsen Norman Group
How a job posting communicates culture and values. Are you ready to join the elite?
Per Axbom
Writing, teaching and consulting for a safe, compassionate internet. Explaining risks and opportunities of digital so people can make better choices for themselves and for the wellbeing of others.
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Keeping Up Appearances
The past two years I’ve been struggling to stay in touch with people, work colleagues and friends. My unease over global and local uncertainties, big life decisions and a string of illness and health issues in my close network of familiars caused me to turn inwards. In a big
digital ethics
Consent for recording meetings
Things to keep in mind when recording digital meetings. Consent is often requested far too late.
digital lifestyle
A metaverse-inspired poem
Sometimes I sit down and play around with words. Yesterday was one of those times. Alt-universe I wouldnt’ say I’m risk averse but aren’t things just much much worse when that smart thing in your purse is a megaphone for vicious slurs as if that is how we
digital ethics
Design for universal wellbeing
Why I avoid the term human-centric and what I mean by universal wellbeing.
digital ethics
CEO-splaining to Spotify employees part 2: the memo
The memo sent to Spotify employees over the weekend raises new questions.
digital ethics
CEO-splaining the Rogan deal to Spotify employees
Is Spotify's CEO expressing the values of the company as he addresses employee concerns over Rogan controversy?
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The Bigger Picture
Earlier this week I hosted a session on systems mapping as part of my Ambition Empower track on ethics in design. I started the session by sharing my perspective on ableist reinforcement in the parable of the blind men and the elephant, a common metaphor when talking about systems mapping.
digital ethics
AI and Human Rights
Content for Raoul Wallenberg Talk on AI and Human Rights. Full transcript, slidedeck and references.
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Human Rights and Empty Promises
I realised I was sharing a lot of Africa-related content in December. Likely this is related to research I’m doing for my talk on AI and human rights on January 20. But this also meant I was more receptive to the stories coming from The Continent, a weekly publication
digital ethics
Raoul Wallenberg Talks #1
What does AI have to do with human rights?
tools
The AI Spoon
A simple artefact to aid discussions around digital ethics and responsible AI.