Name: The unforeseen consequences of a fast-paced world
Uploaded: 2019-12-09T17:21:06Z
Duration: 9 min 17 s
Description: Why does modern technology promise efficiency, but leave us constantly feeling pressed for time? Anthropologist Kathryn Bouskill explores the paradoxes of living in a fast-paced society and explains why we need to reconsider the importance of slowing down in a world that demands go, go, go.

Why does modern technology promise efficiency, but leave us constantly feeling pressed for time? Anthropologist Kathryn Bouskill explores the paradoxes of living in a fast-paced society and explains why we need to reconsider the importance of slowing down in a world that demands go, go, go.

Kathryn Bouskill: The unforeseen consequences of a fast-paced world

The unforeseen consequences of a fast-paced world

The thrill of speed conflicts with our prehistoric brains, leading to a mismatch between technology's pace and human capacity.

Rapid adoption of tech feels inevitable, yet it widens the divide between the digital elite and those left behind, sparking unease.

Accelerating daily life risks our well-being, widening gaps between the haves and have-nots, and challenging cultural norms.