Rachel Miles: Making Technology Work For You!

Do you ever think about the downstream implications and ethics involved in relying so deeply every day on technology? If you haven’t given it much thought, have you tried — and failed — to accomplish the simple act of telling time with a conventional clock or doing math without a calculator lately?

Learn how some forms of technologies don’t make our lives better, safer and healthier with design and tech consultant Rachel Miles this week on Spirit Gym.

Find out more about Rachel and her work at her Renaissance Rachel website, her company Grounded Insights and on social media via Instagram and Facebook.

Public episode

6:02 Techno-solutionism.

7:36 Creating technology is a uniquely human skill.

9:41 Technology that removes our connection to the self or other.

21:54 Can you tell time with a conventional clock or watch?

31:14 The disposability and consumption of tech devices harms us and the world.

49:01 Finding the right mix of technology in our lives is a big challenge, especially for families.

59:06 How much of our freedoms and personal data are we giving up freely to Big Brother every day?

1:03:30 “How are we thinking about our intention when we use technology?”

1:11:41 Are you using technology to help you solve problems or distract you from living life?

Members-only extended version

2:52 Rachel’s easy tech tips you can implement to bring more balance in your life.

10:14 Is sitting in front of a computer screen stressing you out?

19:13 Incorporating functionality and longevity in our technology rather than chasing the next “brand new” shiny object.

28:02 “Will the average person starting paying more attention to the pros and cons of technology?”

33:46 Ultimately, AI lacks a soul…

42:14 Never forget that technology can be your worst enemy or best friend depending on how you use it.

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