Is Technology Making Us Sick ? : A primer for the 21st century - A Primer for the 21st Century

The Big Idea shortlisted for series design in the British Design and Production Awards Modern technology has enhanced our lives in numerous ways - we can now communicate in real time with friends and colleagues around the world, and do our shopping and banking without leaving home. But, as technology crowds further into our personal lives, is it doing us more harm than good? Are we becoming anxious, depressed and socially isolated, unaware of the manipulating influence of algorithms designed to keep us engaged and to filter the picture of the world we see? Has our online gaming or gambling unwittingly developed into a disturbing addiction? This rigorous and insightful volume assesses the impact of our increased screen time and daily interactions with personal technology on our individual choices, our relationships, and our mental and physical health, and suggests how best to mitigate any adverse effects.

Product details

• Authors: Ian Douglas, Matthew Taylor
• Assisted by: Matthew Taylor (Editor)
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9780500295311
• ISBN: 978-0-500-29531-1
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 230 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Series: The Big Idea
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Labour, economic and industrial sociology; Technology, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Future Studies, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society