In today’s tech-savvy world, it’s no secret that Big Tech is using all sorts of tricks to keep us glued to our screens, fueling our compulsive use of social media and doom-scrolling habits. But what if there was an unconventional way to break free from this digital web? Author and photographer Laura Dodsworth, co-author of the groundbreaking book “Free Your Mind,” embarked on a unique journey to investigate these very questions.
Tech & Science Daily recently caught up with Laura Dodsworth to delve into the world of Big Tech manipulation and her unconventional solution: a 24-hour stay in a convent for respite from the constant barrage of notifications.
Big Tech giants are experts at keeping us hooked to our screens, employing sophisticated algorithms and psychological tactics to make sure we keep scrolling, clicking, and engaging. In “Free Your Mind,” Dodsworth uncovers these tactics and explores how humans can fight back against the algorithmic manipulation.
On the scientific front, space researchers at Australia’s Macquarie University and Swinburne University of Technology have made significant strides in unraveling the mysteries of the universe. They are using radio waves that have traveled a staggering eight billion years to Earth. These waves, detected using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, are helping scientists measure the missing matter between galaxies, leading to a more accurate estimate of the universe’s weight.
Meanwhile, on the picturesque island of Maui, a dedicated group of arborists, farmers, and landscapers are engaged in a remarkable operation to revive the remains of Hawaiian breadfruit trees, which were devastated by wildfires that tragically claimed 99 lives. Among their efforts, there is a glimmer of hope for a 150-year-old iconic banyan tree in Lahaina, which miraculously sprouted new leaves as volunteers rushed to save it by drenching its roots in water.
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In the world of entertainment, Othello director Clint Dyer recently sat down with The Standard’s Theatre podcast to discuss National Theatre Live and London’s extravagant £350,000 Counter-Strike 2 In Real Life (IRL) event. Not to be outdone, the US Marines have taken innovation to new heights by ingeniously attaching a rocket launcher to the back of a commercial robot dog.
Intrigued by the secrets of Big Tech manipulation and the idea of a digital detox in a convent? Eager to explore the latest discoveries in space science and the heartwarming efforts to revive nature’s beauty after devastation? Curious about the intersection of theater and technology? This and more await you in the latest episode of Tech & Science Daily.
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