Born Digital, Robert Wigley
Born Digital, Robert Wigley
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Born Digital
The Story of a Distracted Generation

Author: Robert Wigley

Narrator: Robert Wigley

Unabridged: 9 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/11/2021


Synopsis

Our attention has been hijacked by the tsunami of devices, games and social media which now dominate our lives. This new technology brings efficiency, cost savings and instantaneous information. But when our attention is the currency being traded by big tech firms, what price are we willing to pay for convenience?Addiction, anxiety, depression, loneliness, low self-esteem, stunted empathy development, troubled relationships, fake news, propaganda and even threats to democracy are just some of the challenges new technology presents. Anti-trust law has failed to prevent the emergence of a few dominant big tech platforms and regulation has not kept pace with surveillance capitalism.The internet was created on the basis that all users are equal, but children and the vulnerable are not. In Born Digital, Robert Wigley distils the mountains of available research on the subject and brings to bear his wealth of institutional experience to present a road map for society to radically and urgently reset its relationship with technology - for the sake of future generations.
PRAISE FOR BORN DIGITAL‘Born Digital covers a lot of ground in reviewing social tech ‘weapons of mass distraction’. An important read for parents, caregivers, educators, policymakers and industry, in fact forany stakeholder concerned about the impact of technology on our children and, in turn, on society.’ - Professor Mary Aiken, author The Cyber Effect
‘Keen insights. Urgent questions. For friends, parents, colleagues – and indeed for members of the Born Digital generation.’ - TS Anil, CEO Monzo Bank
‘Brilliant, factual and really reaches deep into the behaviours of Generation Z. From screen time before bed to cyberbullying and mental wellbeing. A must read. Highly recommended.’ - Jack Parsons (twenty-five), CEO, The Youth Group

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jillian on April 02, 2021

Bob spent the first 25 years of his career working directly in the banking industry, most recently as Chairman of Merrill Lynch in Europe. About ten years ago he was invited onto the board of the Bank of England, which included the turbulent times during the financial crisis. Following that, he move......more

Goodreads review by Susa on July 17, 2023

While informational, i did not enjoy the way this was written.......more

Goodreads review by Greg on April 09, 2021

Illuminating for older folk and deeply important for 'Gen Z' There are some excellent analyses on the content here already. My review reflects the personal impact Born Digital has had on my wife and I, and our families. In my opinion Born Digital truly is essential reading, I would almost go as far as......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy on January 16, 2025

TV babies I bought this after seeing it at a local book fair a couple of years ago, but have only just got round to reading it. Such a delay isn't usually significant, but it is in the case of this book. Published in 2021 and written during the Covid-19 lockdown, it's an attempt to capture the charac......more

Goodreads review by Steve on March 04, 2021

Technology and technology companies are shaping our lives. Sometimes with positive effects and sometimes with negative, but always through a ubiquitous reach that permeates our lives. The biggest impact is on Generation Z, our true digital natives. Our lives are always about trade-offs - the trade-o......more