Tag: #livingtheilife
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Digital Life and its Consequences: #iLife #phoneworlds
I just presented on the topic of Managing our Digital Lives (#ilife #phoneworlds) for a group of graduate students at a University of California campus. The topic was how our digital lives affect our social and physical health. The group consisted of mostly Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students and I was tentative about…
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Smartphones versus… “dumb”phones?
This summer I spent several weeks in Mexico City teaching a class for an immersion program for psychology and MFT students. I packed light and only brought two gadgets with me – my laptop and iPhone 5s. My iPhone was tucked safely away in an inexpensive wallet case where I also carried a key card…
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Freedom paradox: Chained by options
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wears the same style shirt every day. Why? Because it saves him time and energy (Harding, 2014). Have you noticed that after shopping at a local neighborhood grocer, such as Trader Joe’s, walking into a supermarket, such as Safeway, feels overwhelming? It can take twice as long to get your shopping done,…
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iPhone iPad, living the iLife.
The following is written for those who have the privilege of owning a smartphone or tablet. I recognize that this is a privileged group and does not apply to everyone. The convenience that technology provides is remarkable. I was editing an excel spreadsheet, tracking flights of several individuals, responding to emails for work, and communicating…