The critical importance of profiles on social media apps
February 22, 2019
Why the profile at sign-up is so important. … More The critical importance of profiles on social media apps
We need new ground rules for information technologies.
February 11, 2019
Until the last two decades, information technologies had most of their impact within the halls of corporations and governments. Then of course, along came the world wide web, the internet. Quick on its heels cam social media. Smartphones and wireless data and pervasive WiFi took things to a whole new level. Suddenly, we’ve become cyborgs. … More We need new ground rules for information technologies.
Digital Cognitive Overload: It’s key!
January 31, 2019
Why cognitive overload is key to app design. … More Digital Cognitive Overload: It’s key!
Why email just won’t die.
January 28, 2019
There’s a good reason email won’t die. Several really. … More Why email just won’t die.
The Common Tragedy of All Social Networks
January 20, 2019
The tragedy of the commons cannot be avoided….why? … More The Common Tragedy of All Social Networks
Technology & Workplace Tensions
January 16, 2019
From jealousy to the App Guru there can be a surprising amount of hidden tension around technologies in the workplace. It can impact both morale and productivity in interesting ways. So what are some of these tensions? The Tablet: iPads and Android tablets can spark hidden jealousies in an office. In work I’ve done, employees … More Technology & Workplace Tensions
The CES2019 Snore Fest for Technology
January 16, 2019
A review of CES 2019. From afar. … More The CES2019 Snore Fest for Technology
Systems of Distrust: can technology rebuild trust in human systems?
January 13, 2019
A man in Ontario gets angry when the service technician at the car dealership disables his two dash cams. He’s angry because he can’t tell what they may have done to damage his car during service. The news media cover it. People comment. Then there’s the seemingly endless stream of stories from people about how … More Systems of Distrust: can technology rebuild trust in human systems?
Will The DWeb Take Off & Thrive?
January 7, 2019
Can the DWeb thrive and offer consumers new opportunities? Perhaps. … More Will The DWeb Take Off & Thrive?
Laziness, personal data and technology
January 4, 2019
Humans are lazy, but we need a data freedom technology. … More Laziness, personal data and technology
