Riding the Digital Wave: From Addiction to Mindful Engagement

Riding the Digital Wave: From Addiction to Mindful Engagement
👋 Hi, I am Mark. I am a strategic futurist and innovation keynote speaker. I advise governments and enterprises on emerging technologies such as AI or the metaverse. My subscribers receive a free weekly newsletter on cutting-edge technology.

In a world where smartphones morph from tools of enlightenment to symbols of addiction, we find ourselves at a crossroads. Just as society once navigated the tides of smoking addiction, we now face the challenge of digital overuse. The key, it seems, lies not in shunning technology but in harnessing it for good.

By cultivating beneficial digital practices and moderating engagement, we can transform our relationship with technology, moving towards a future where it serves as a beacon for mental well-being, rather than a vortex of distraction. We should ask ourselves, how can we redirect technology's course from a mind-numbing distraction to a tool of mindful engagement?

Read the full article on Steve Jobs thought devices would become ‘a bicycle for the mind’–but their effect on our brains is similar to that of smoking and junk food.

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Dr Mark van Rijmenam

Dr Mark van Rijmenam

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, widely known as The Digital Speaker, isn’t just a #1-ranked global futurist; he’s an Architect of Tomorrow who fuses visionary ideas with real-world ROI. As a global keynote speaker, Global Speaking Fellow, recognized Global Guru Futurist, and 5-time author, he ignites Fortune 500 leaders and governments worldwide to harness emerging tech for tangible growth.

Recognized by Salesforce as one of 16 must-know AI influencers , Dr. Mark brings a balanced, optimistic-dystopian edge to his insights—pushing boundaries without losing sight of ethical innovation. From pioneering the use of a digital twin to spearheading his next-gen media platform Futurwise, he doesn’t just talk about AI and the future—he lives it, inspiring audiences to take bold action. You can reach his digital twin via WhatsApp at: +1 (830) 463-6967.

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