I really struggle with this obsession within the digital and tech industry to lure everyone into a false expectation, that the more of their life they spend in a virtualised, surreal world the better things will become.

Some might see my approach to technology as an oxymoron, I recognise and promote the benefits, whilst at the same time I encourage us to design systems which do not engulf people in it. I have always been driven to keep people connected with the natural world. You remember? That world we can touch, see and feel. Hang on, we’ve digitised those senses as well! You might call these “tangible” things, although I recognise that the lines are becoming increasingly blurred these days.

As a species, we are, have always been, and will increasingly be our own worst enemy. A sense of “anti-restraint” is commonly fueled by an individual's need to out-perform others to progress in life or a business need to continuously grow to keep their shareholders happy.

The problem is that I see a lot less satisfaction or contentment around me these days. This “Stats Driven Development” has no time for rest, mental consolidation or maybe even, a chance to be human.