Technology
The topic of technology would seem obvious, given my background and career. These essays cover a snippet of my writings on technology. I have written on subjects such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and augmented reality - to name a few. My work is always focused on the human-centered design aspect of these technologies and their potential implications for individuals and society. I believe that technology should improve people's lives, not just make better gadgets.
Is Humanity's Dependence on Technology Good Or Bad?
Humanity has created a dependency on technology, which can significantly enhance problem-solving while eroding thinking skills. The key lies in the balanced, mindful use of technology to complement rather than supplant critical thinking and cognitive skills.
The Hidden Price of Tomorrow's Innovations
In the quest for a tech utopia, what shadows lurk behind innovation's glow? What are the untold costs and narratives masked in progress? We need to take a balanced perspective on technological utopianism so that we have a future that is not just bright but also truly beneficial for all.
The Silent Epidemic: The Growing Problem of Digital Addiction
Despite its many conveniences, the digital world contributes to an alarming new epidemic - digital addiction. Studies reveal that an average American checks their phone almost 96 times daily, fueling concerns about our dependence on technology.
Are You Future-Proof? Preparing for Technological Disruptions
Preparing for technological disruptions is essential for businesses to remain competitive and successful long term. With the proper preparation, companies can take advantage of new trends and technologies to create innovative solutions that meet customer needs and give them a competitive edge.
New Media Gallery
The project, done for the Newseum - The Museum of News, was to illustrate how technology can help create fresh forms of communication and information sharing, which was reshaping our news media, social media, online content, and our society.
What Is The Silicon Valley Secret Sauce For Innovation Success?
There’s plenty of advice out there about how to make it in Silicon Valley. Some things are required for innovation success anywhere in the world, but the valley is a special place with different rules. As someone who’s spent a lot of time there, I think there are a few important elements to Silicon
Creativity in the Name of Social Innovation: Embrace Global Receives Social & Economic Innovations Award
When an idea meets a passion for social innovation, a little creativity can save a life… or millions. The latest reminder came from the co-founders at Embrace Global (Jane Chen, Rahul Panicker, Naganand Murty and Linus Liang) who were recently named winners of the 2013 Social & Economic Innovations
Technology and Invention: The Smart Wheel Promises Big Impact for Congested Cities
Previously, I introduced you to the invisible bicycle helmet, a creative safety concept out of Sweden that tucks an inflatable helmet inside a fashionable collar and deploys in a crash. Bicycling enthusiasts have another game-changing invention: the FlyKly Smart Wheel. FlyKly Smart Wheel: The smark
Video of the book launch event at the Computer History Museum
Last Thursday I had the great pleasure of being the guest of John Hollar at the Computer History Museum for an hour-long discussion on my book Beyond the Obvious. This was the book launch event that kicked off the book tour. One of the greatest challenges of writing the book was eliminating so much
Moderating The Plato@50 Innovations In Hardware Session at Computer History Museum (CHM)
I was recently requested by the Computer History Museum to moderate a session on Plato Hardware that was part of a two day event celebrating the 50 year aniversary of Plato. If you asking “what is Plato?” then you are missing a key … Around 1959 Chalmers Sherwin, a physicist at the University of Il
