Digital Anthropology

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

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

Laziness, personal data and technology

January 4, 2019

Humans are lazy, but we need a data freedom technology. … More Laziness, personal data and technology

2019: Another Rough Year for Tech Companies.

January 2, 2019

From the start of 2018 it seemed like a constant barrage of data breaches, privacy scandals and outrage over Fake News and bad content decisions by technology companies. By mid-year it was Congressional hearings in the US and EU Parliament hearings in Brussels and the British parliament also seemingly demanding their pound of flesh. In … More 2019: Another Rough Year for Tech Companies.

Category: Digital Anthropology