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…
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.
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…
Back in 2017, I was living in Beijing and took a quick trip back to South Africa to celebrate my birthday with my family. So I usually stop by Nino’s Rosebank in Johannesburg. And someone I know stopped me cold by telling me Bill Gibson had recently passed away. This is a long overdue post…
The education landscape is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by rapid advancements in technology. As someone who has spent decades at the intersection of education, media, and digital innovation, I’ve seen firsthand how these tools are not just enhancing learning—they’re completely redefining it. This is how technology is reshaping classrooms. Here’s my breakdown of…