I had the pleasure of collaborating with the brilliant Maria Franzoni recently, and together, we decided to create a series of concise Zoom interviews discussing key future trends.

In our thirteenth friendly chat, we dive into a fresh perspective on digital detox retreats.

In the current digital era, it’s tempting to view digital detoxes as the golden ticket to escaping our screen-obsessed world. Just as one might be drawn to the idea of these tech-free retreats for their refreshing vibe, I’d rather champion the philosophy of “digital flourishing”. This approach isn’t about going off-grid; it’s about refining our digital interactions to elevate productivity and positivity. A tangible example? Let’s talk about “phubbing” (phone snubbing) – it’s about honouring the people in our presence by keeping our devices turned over and on silent when we’re in the thick of real-life conversations.

Rather than thinking of technological addiction or detox, the magic lies in melding technology seamlessly into our daily rhythms. After all, in the fast-paced tech landscape, isn’t balance the real future-ready strategy?

There are more insights about Digital Flourishing in my second book ‘Future Hackers.‘

These bite-sized conversations, lasting no more than two minutes, will be released every Tuesday and Thursday. I hope you enjoy them!