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danah boyd on Digital Technology and Everyday Life

Peoples & Things

CHAPTER

The Productivity Paradox and the Practical Use of Digital Technologies

This chapter delves into the productivity paradox surrounding digital technologies, pointing out the gap between technological promises and actual productivity gains due to ineffective implementation. The guest, Dana Boyd, is commended for her research on teen's digital technology use and her creative approach to studying technology in everyday life. The discussion touches on the significance of understanding how people utilize digital technologies in homes and workplaces and the importance of studying data infrastructures for AI development.

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