Boundaries and expectations

The role of technology in life and work has grown immensely in the midst of the pandemic. In our final episode, we speak with Dr Gloria Mark, professor of informatics at the University of California, about the strategies that people can take to remain focused and try to increase ...  Show more

Focused attention is essential not only for creativity, problem-solving and productivity, but also health, happiness and overall well-being. As knowledge workers left their office spaces and shifted to working from home, we have learned a great deal about the importance of focus ...  Show more

We learn more about some of the technological changes that the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated in the world of work – and how organisations and individuals can best navigate them. 

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:15) > Since the pandemic began, educational technology (or edtech) and remote schooling have gained traction. Growing numbers of students and adults were initially forced to rely on virtual classes and teaching, and since then many ...  Show more

How is technology changing our lives? Search for Tech Life wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe or follow if you can. 

We spend more and more of our lives staring at screens. Our cellphones, smartwatches and laptops allow us to communicate instantly with people across the globe, and quickly look up obscure facts. But our digital devices are also altering our brains in profound ways. This week, ...