As the global pandemic rages on, our relationship with the digital world continues to evolve. But is all the added screen time good for us? The American tech expert and research psychologist Dr. Larry Risen weighs in..
Read MoreOver the years technology has received a bad rap for everything from Silicon Valley firms selling our data to app developers deliberately hooking our kids onto screens. In this episode we feature two special guests. Author and teacher Diana Graber shares her views on how children, parents and teachers have been coping amid the lockdowns - and using technology to stay connected. And as we all look at new ways to shore up our finances during one of the worst economic downturns in modern history, entrepreneur Richard Olsen talks about his disruptive technology to transform financial markets into a more seamless system.
Read MoreThis week we take the show back to Hong Kong to speak with a leading voice on technology and crypto-currency, Jennifer Zhu Scott. Her TED talk on monetizing your data has generated well over 1.3 million views. In 2018, Forbes named her one of the world’s top 50 women in tech. We discuss how to monetize your data, how AI can be helpful in the prevention of future pandemics, technology during the Covid-19 lockdowns - and more!
Read MoreIn this launch episode of Global Impact, we present the latest update on the spread of the coronavirus - how some countries such as Israel are enacting draconian measures to limit infection. And how the relationship between WHO and UN member states complicates its work. Also the MH17 criminal trial and a bonus tidbit from my work on Digital Crack - my forthcoming book on smartphone and social media addiction.
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