A recent article published by NMSBA lays out 6 things that impact the neuroplasticity of the brain. There are positive and negative aspects to the impact of technology on our cognitive functioning. Attention – Information learnt while multi-tasking can encourage information to be stored in
Read More
A recent article in the WSJ showcases how Big Tech is adapting their work-based tools to help workers carve out breaks and manage work time around remote working. We’ve heard a lot about Zoom Fatigue over the past year, but this doesn’t quite encapsulate the
Read More
On 30 June 2014, the UK introduced the right to request flexible working for anyone employed in a company for longer than 26 weeks. This means that even if you don’t have childcare or caring responsibilities, you have the right to request the ability to work
Read More
We’ve heard a lot about Zoom Fatigue over the past year, as is highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article that talks about ‘Digital Exhaustion’. Being exhausted by engaging in digital technology doesn’t quite encapsulate the level of fatigue that comes from working remotely.
Read More
Cal Newport’s main hypothesis in this book is that ‘the ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it
Read More
In his July 2019 presentation, Elon Musk talks about the advantages of human-AI integration. The probes in the brain, inserted by machines, read the electronic chemicals emitted via neurons. These have the potential to help people who have spinal cord injuries or brain injuries. He
Read More
Apple are set to launch a new Augmented Reality headset. Is this the future of personal technology that will replace the iPhone & Smartwatch? I suspect it is. The current wearing of facemasks and face shields is already conditioning us to be more comfortable wearing
Read More