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...
As more and more decisions about human fates are made by algorithms, a lack of accountability and transparency will elevate heartless treatment driven by efficiency devoid of empathy. Humans become mere data shadows.
As many readers will be aware, I do not have a Facebook account. I go so far as blocking its related urls on my computer. And I do also try to avoid spending time unnecessarily talking about Facebook. Regretfully it continues to be that overarching shadow that will take another...
While it’s not a yet a win, and no time to relax, the fact that Apple are pausing their move into on-device mass surveillance is a good indicator of how activism and protests can make a difference. That said, it’s important to acknowledge that activism isn’t something...
It’s been a tough year, going on two, from a wellbeing perspective. I just want to say: feeling exhausted, traumatised and disoriented is expected. For all of us. It’s natural to deflate when struggling to find breathing space in the midst of uncertainty, conflicting messaging and enforced restrictions....
Balancing what's remote and what's nearby with planetary health When I started working as a web designer at Ericsson in 1998, glocal was a buzzword. "Think global, act local" the managers would exclaim. In essence it asks that we consider the global impact of...
Hey friend, What a year it's been. For many: devastating. For many: healing will take time. And at a time when families come together to share traditional experiences, many won't. The unfamiliar is overwhelming. And exhausting. It's okay — expected even — to feel tired, low-spirited,...
Changing the newsletter around again I'm going back to basics. My newsletter is no longer Pandamonium or any of the previous gimmicks. It's straight-up just a newsletter from me - no bells and whistles. And going forward it will primarily be my blog posts and only...
“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.” — Pema Chödrön Voice your intents I'm about to start up my 3-week course in ethics for UX designers at a vocational school, Nackademin, here in Stockholm. This year I'...