Is Technology Making Us Sick? A Primer for the 21st Century
A primer for the 21st century (The Big Idea)
Modern technology has enhanced our lives in numerous ways we can now communicate in real time with friends and colleagues around the world, and do our shopping and banking without leaving home. But, as technology crowds further into our personal lives, is it doing us more harm than good? Are we becoming anxious, depressed and socially isolated, unaware of the manipulating influence of algorithms designed to keep us engaged and to filter the picture of the world we see? Has our online gaming or gambling unwittingly developed into a disturbing addiction? This rigorous and insightful volume assesses the impact of our increased screen time and daily interactions with personal technology on our individual choices, our relationships, and our mental and physical health, and suggests how best to mitigate any adverse effects.
Table of Contents
Introduction Fear of technology Living with technology Becoming hooked Solutions for restoring health Conclusion
About the Author
Ian Douglas has written widely on science, technology, health, child development, and the ways in which they all collide. He spent many years at the Telegraph, writing on these topics as the digital development editor. He ran the website for the British Library and was head of digital at the Spectator.
         
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