26 Photos Show How Technology Has Changed Our Lives
This series of 26 photos vividly captures how technology has changed how we interact with others and our world. THEN: Girls catch sight of The Beatles, 1964 NOW: Girls catch sight of One Direction, 2013
Read MoreCan Technology Save Itself from Itself?
With the 20th anniversary of the birth of Internet just passed, I thought it a good time to step back and reflect on the role of technology in our present lives and the role it may play in the future. There is no doubt that the technological developments of the past two decades made possible […]
Read MoreTeens Leaving Facebook in Droves
A new survey by PiperJaffray shows that Facebook is no longer the dominant social media platform among teens. Says one girl, “It’s like the mom and dad version of Instagram and Twitter.” Now, Instagram and Twitter are the primary forms of social media among this important demographic. From a financial perspective, you would think that this would spell […]
Read MoreParents’ Use of Technology Matters
A cautionary article in The New York Times describes the important role that parents’ use of technology has on their children in a variety of ways. The article cites a study in which caregivers (it wasn’t always possible to judge whether they were the parents) with their children were observed in restaurants for their use […]
Read MoreDisconnect from Your Tech
Here’s a great article about a school that took a three-day break from technology. Be sure to watch the video that goes along with it. Could you not use technology for even a day? That’s my challenge to you!
Read MoreFocus is the Gateway to Business Success
Focus doesn’t get the respect it deserves in the business world. We hear a lot about motivation, stress, emotions, leadership, and team culture, but not much attention is paid to the role that focus plays in your ability to be productive. Well, I’m here to change all that.
Let’s first start with what focus is. Simply put, focus involves the ability to pay attention to things that will help and avoid distractions that will hurt your work efforts. For example, to finish a report, you need to focus on the relevant information and analyses that will comprise the report. You must also avoid typical distractions such as emails, being hungry or tired, or the people around you.
Read MoreLatest News: Scary Survey of Tech Use Among Young Children
This disturbing article describes the growing use of technology (e.g., tablets, smartphones, apps) among very young children (0-8 years old). Here’s a scary quote, from a physician no less: “I know if I need Zoe to be quiet for an hour, I can hand her the iPad and I won’t hear from her,” said Dr. […]
Read MoreLatest News: Comedian Louis CK’s Take on Smartphones and Kids
You have to watch the comedian Louis CK’s funny, yet painfully insightful and true take on smartphones, kids, people, texting, and life.
Read MoreShare Activities of Love with Your Children
One of the most powerful ways you can express love to your children is to give them a gift that is, sadly, in short supply for many families, namely, time. The message you send when you are with them, mind, body, and spirit, is that you love them enough to make them your number-one priority. […]
Read MoreWhat Do Young People Say About Their Relationship with Technology?
To give you a sense of the scope of the effect of technology on the psychological and emotional health of young people, I want to describe the results of an international study involving more than 1000 students from ten countries across five continents that asked students to disconnect from technology for 24 hours. The results and insights, […]
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