Interactive playing cards for critical thinking
Today it's exactly five years ago since I first published The Elements of Digital Ethics. I've received so much positive feedback
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These posts contain advice, instructions and checklists that can help you navigate both moral and technical decision-making in the digital space. I'm always hoping to help you find better ways of approaching your tech challenges, so please also get in touch if there are specific topics you would like me to write more about.
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Why Signal is more secure than WhatsApp
A walkthrough of why you should choose Signal over WhatsApp, and how a focus on encrypted communication can be deceptive.
Big Trek from Big Tech
I spend a great deal of time evaluating tools that can replace the Big Tech variants that mistreat us. This includes services that just make my online life easier, with bonus points for small, friendly and sustainable.
Data Shadows in Government Erase Human Worth
We find ourselves in a situation where the authorities have heaps of information about you as a citizen, and you don't know what this information is, whether it is correct or what it is being used for. Do the authorities themselves know?
Bluesky and the Power of Your Own Domain Name
With the option of using your own domain name as a username, Bluesky becomes extra appealing.
Fake QR code in a car park
I often warn people about QR codes, but it's easier to understand the seriousness of these warnings when you can clearly see what
QR code hijacking can divert donations to criminals
QR codes are immensely popular but also immensely open to fraud when they are used in public spaces and forums. Hijacking donations is one example of how bad actors can take advantage of your reliance on QR codes.
Generative AI can not generate its way out of prejudice
The concept of "generative" suggests that the tool can produce what it is asked to produce. In a study uncovering how stereotypical global
On Nielsen's ideas about generative UI for resolving accessibility
"Accessibility has failed as a way to make computers usable for disabled users." Thus begins a newsletter by Jakob Nielsen. And had it
Why ”link in comments” is a bad idea for LinkedIn accessibility
When humans adapt to technology they add obstacles to access content.
DuckDuckGo gives you a privacy-first gateway to ALL the search engines – with a bang
DuckDuckGo can transfer your query to many thousands of different, subject-specific online search engines.
Human-AI Interaction Influences Product Impact
By understanding the challenges and opportunities involved when humans communicate with machines, you can anticipate and prevent undesirable behaviors and create more trustworthy systems.
UX book authors through the ChatGPT looking-glass
Alice asked the CheshireChat, that was sitting in a PC in tree, “What road do I take?” The Chat asked, “Where do you want to
The true size of Sudan
There is a missed opportunity for many media outlets when an African country is in the news. That opportunity has to do with size. To
It's still a paywall without money
"You need to register to keep reading. It’s still free to read – this is not a paywall" I'm growing tired