Screen Addiction
How to have a rewarding relationship with technology
Rens van der Vorst
Techno philosopher and author
Timezone: Amsterdam (CET)
About this speaker:
Rens van der Vorst is a techno philosopher and author of best-selling books on technology. With his grounded knowledge, he helps to think about the impact of technology on our lives and society. As a philosopher he reflects on this and, with great humor, shares his thoughts with his students and audiences. Does technology make our lives better? Do we even know what is better? How do we make sure we don't become dependent on our phones? Rens chafes, entertains and inspires. His goal is for everyone to become a little techno philosopher.
Recording: Yes
45 min / 15 min
Dutch, English
Key learnings:
You know exactly how the apps on your phone try to make you addicted
You understand the negative consequences for individuals and society as a whole
You can use that knowledge to build a better relationship (as an individual, employer or parent) wit
About this leqture:
In the 1970s we were massively addicted to cigarettes. Now again many people have a difficult relationship with an addictive product: the apps on our smartphones. However, our complete attitude towards smoking has now changed and we smoke much less. What can we learn from that? And what lessons will help us make our screens work for us instead of the other way around? How do we ensure that we are not addicted to our screens, but that they help us become a better professional, parent or friend?
Over deze leqture:
In de jaren zeventig waren we massaal verslaafd aan sigaretten. Nu opnieuw hebben veel mensen een moeilijke relatie met een verslavend product: de apps op onze smartphones. Onze houding ten opzichte van roken is nu compleet veranderd en we roken veel minder. Wat kunnen we daarvan leren? En welke lessen helpen ons, om onze schermen voor ons te laten werken in plaats van andersom? Hoe zorgen we ervoor dat we niet verslaafd raken aan onze schermen, maar dat ze ons helpen een betere professional, ouder of vriend te worden?
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