Links of interest

Follow my new magazine: Stuff from movies and books that could come true judging by these stories ? Source: Scary sh*t external link

Another week, another list of interesting stuff for you. What have you found this week that made you stop and think, laugh out loud or encouraged you to be braver? Loyalty cards gone digital! More coffee, less wallet fluff ?☕️ Convenience, Loyalty Cards https://www.themagicstamp.com/ How Estonia runs its country like a digital business (??) Blockchain, Digital, Politics https://qz.com/1535549/living-on-the-blockchain-is-a-game-changer-for-estonian-citizens/ Paris Is Building the World’s Largest Organic Rooftop Farm Sustainability, Farming https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/paris-biggest-rooftop-farm/?linkId=75737979...

Here’s a random collection of links, resources and articles I found interesting this week. What have you found that made you reach for the bookmark or sharing buttons? What Is a Dimension? The Answer Will Bend Your Mind https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-a-dimension-the-answer-will-bend-your-mind/ In this “biorecycling” factory, enzymes perfectly break down plastic so it can be used again https://www.fastcompany.com/90417038/in-this-biorecycling-factory-enzymes-perfectly-break-down-plastic-so-it-can-be-used-again Germany’s cyber-security agency recommends Firefox as most secure browser https://www.zdnet.com/article/germanys-cyber-security-agency-recommends-firefox-as-most-secure-browser/ UK architects transform apartment using pods instead of walls https://newatlas....

This goes nicely with my recent post about ‘6 Steps to a better digital lifestyle external link ‘ and I suggest the authors book about how companies design products and services exploit human psychology for profit.  external link As cultural theorist Paul Virilio said, “When you invent the ship, you also invent the shipwreck.” Source: Apple and Google want you to use your phone less. Here’s the real reason why — Quartz external link

Another day, another post about people switching off or otherwise looking to reduce the stress caused by notifications, social media overload and constant contact online. Tip of the hat to Lydia for this article where author Matt Haig explains his decision to reduce digital overload. Source: Author Matt Haig on switching off: ‘I was crumbling under a tech overload… So I disconnected’ external link