What's the Other Side of Technology?

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I think one thing most of us have realised more than ever in recent months is that technological virtual interactions, whilst better than nothing, are not nearly as good as face-to-face. Our brains don't pick up these subtleties in the way they would face- to-face. This past year, obviously has put all of this stuff in even higher relief as we've gone through this pandemic. I'm curious when I asked you about technology you talked about social media. But for a lot of people in lockdown, technology has been a great boon for connecting. How do you think about that sort of other side of technology? Technology has been for many of us our salvation in

This is the loneliest century, says economist Noreena Hertz. Even before the pandemic forced us to stay home, loneliness was snaking its way through our lives, affecting everything from how we vote to how we work. Professor at University College London and author of the book, The Lonely Century, Noreena has some sage advice for businesses: about how less loneliness fuels more productivity, the bottom-line advantages of in-person connection over virtual interactions, and why values like kindness, community, and care are key to attracting and retaining talent. Technology is a double-edged sword, Noreena says, but we can use it to turn our isolation around, if we embrace the opportunity.

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