We Need to Talk About Smartphone Addiction
Smartphone addiction is a common occurrence these days. Since 2024, I’ve been teaching at a college in Changzhou, China. One of the first things that surprised me when I arrived was just how attached students are to their smartphones. It’s not just during breaks or after class — even in lessons, many students struggle to […]
Prof Sugata Mitra on Jonathan Haidt
This is taken from the Facebook of TED Prize winner, Prof Sugata Mitra: on Jonathan Haidt book: The Anxious Generation. “The Anxious Generation” is a recent book by Jonathan Haidt that has sold millions of copies. It has also caused a lot of anxiety amongst parents, teachers and school administrators. I recently read (or listened […]
Is Jonathan Haidt right about smartphones?
Alright, family, let’s have a real conversation. Ramon Thomas here. While Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation” has struck a powerful chord with parents everywhere, we mustn’t accept a single narrative as absolute truth. The critique of his work is just as important to understand. This blog examines whether Jonathan Haidt is right about smartphones. The […]
High-Tech Workplace Myths by James Autry
In his book The Servant Leader, author James Autry describes four high tech workplace myths: from being more connected, to improved communication, to remote working, to multitasking.
Avoiding Investment Scams via WhatsApp
A few days ago, I received a random message on WhatsApp. My number is on all my social media profiles, so I expect people to contact me from time to time. This one was very suspicious from the beginning because it was a Nigerian mobile number. Nigerians are well known for their 419 scams from […]