Technology is sold to us with the promise of speed, efficiency and convenience. It is fundamentally meant to make our everyday life better. But has the tech revolution really propelled us into some digital utopia, in which struggle and confusion are a thing of the past, or rather, has it burdened us with an ever-tightening
It’s around 6.20 am, and I’m standing at the station waiting for my train to arrive. The screen informs me that the train is due, and I see the lights appear down the tracks as it makes its way around the bend. I think to myself, it’s time for one last check on social media,
With everything now available at the tap of a button, you don’t have to wait very long to have your needs met. Hungry? Just Eat. Horny? Just swipe, etc, etc. But why, in a world in which we can get things far easier than we ever have in the past, are most of us still
If there’s one thing that’s really taken off during the digital age, it’s the self-improvement industry. Don’t get me wrong, it has always been around, with self-help gurus like Tony Robbins providing guidance through his books and seminars for decades. Over the past decade, YouTube, in particular, has opened up a whole new world for
In today’s hyperconnected world, where smartphones are practically extensions of our hands, screen time has become an unavoidable part of daily life. However, some celebrities are taking a stand against digital overload, choosing mindfulness, creativity, and personal connection over endless scrolling. These public figures not only advocate for healthier digital habits but also practice them,
Cryptocurrency was designed to be a revolutionary financial tool, decentralised, borderless, and empowering. For many, it has delivered exactly that: new opportunities, financial inclusion, and a sense of participation in the future of money. But for a growing number of people, crypto isn’t just an investment or a technology. It becomes an obsession. Crypto addiction
Whether it’s scrolling through Instagram, binge-watching Netflix, or buying items on our Amazon Prime accounts, we seem to be in a perpetual state of consumerism. We’ve given up the difficult yet fulfilling process of creation for an easy supply of cheap dopamine, and the world is worse off as a result. Creation doesn’t have to
Doomscrolling has quietly become a default setting for many of us. Those few spare minutes quickly turn into half an hour of mindless scrolling, leaving us feeling overstimulated, drained, and oddly dissatisfied. Even when we know it’s not serving us, breaking the habit can feel harder than it should. The good news? You don’t need
For much of the last three decades, technology has been framed as an unquestionable force for progress, faster, smarter, and more efficient by default. Yet alongside this optimism has grown a counter-community of tech sceptics. This perspective doesn’t reject technology outright; instead, it interrogates its power, promises, and unintended consequences. From social media burnout to
Walk down any high street or take a form of public transport, and you’ll notice the prevalence of smartphone use. The vast majority of citizens use their smartphones in a fine and acceptable manner; however, there are others who overstep the mark in terms of both decency and etiquette. We expose these annoying smartphone users
