Forging a More Humane Technology
Building technology with human well-being at its center is not just a moral imperative. It is a superior business strategy. The false dichotomy between profit and people is a relic of short-term thinking.
Technology is a Tool, Not an End State
“Technology is just a tool. It’s a powerful tool, but it’s just a tool. Deep human connection is very different. It’s not a tool. It’s not a means to an end. It is the end – the purpose and the result of a meaningful life.” – Melinda Gates
Building Connection Through Thoughtful Questions
…keeping a list of conversation starters has become part of my routine. Whether I'm meeting a friend for coffee or facilitating a group session at work, I consider which questions might serve to strengthen my relationships.
Relationships Matter More Than Fitness Trackers
Relationships rewire our brains for resilience, regulate our stress hormones, and strengthen our immune systems... This is our biology.
How Third Spaces Transformed My Social Life
Moving to Paris taught me the value of place-based connection—and why we need it now more than ever.
How a World of Companion Bots Could Erode Our Conscience
What becomes of us when AI treats us like a cult of personality?
Why Investing in Workplace Connection Creates Strategic Advantage
In a world obsessed with productivity and profits, it’s easy to overlook one of the most powerful forces behind exceptional business performance, human connection.
Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ is Scary Because it’s Real
After I finished the series, one question lingered: is this reality or just sensationalized fear-mongering designed to attract views? To find out, I asked 26 male students and two female students … about dating culture and the meaning of masculinity.
Reclaiming Our Social Lives in a Digital Age
In an era where our smartphones have become extensions of our hands and minds, we face a troubling paradox. We've never been more "connected" digitally, yet true human connection is in dangerous decline.
The Hidden Cost of Raising iPad Kids: What I Learned as a Server
Tantrums? Solved with a screen. Boredom? Fixed with a video game. A meltdown? Queue up Cocomelon. The screens weren’t just entertainment—they were pacifiers. And they were everywhere.