For the people who doesn't know what Humane Tech is, here's a short introduction.
This is a movement which focus on changing the way we currently use technology. The movement currently points out and tries to solve several problems a user faces while using a particular technology. Some of the basic issues are Information-overload, Misinformation, Internet Addiction, Political Extremism etc.
I should also mention a Non-Profit Organisation called Center for Humane Technology. They are currently one of the leaders who advocate on the Humane Tech Movement. They have a Community Forum for different people to meet and participate in the discussion about interesting Humane Technologies and the current movement. You should take a look, there are a lot of good information you can gather there.
Human Downgrading is the biggest issue that is happening live right now!
I have seen and lived this down-grading lifestyle! And once I became aware of this; I started finding and exploring different ways to force myself to get my control back and start upgrading my life. The journey is amazing and thrilling that I feel like success can be manufactured by ourselves alone. But still I can observe that a majority of people even my friends, family and also my digital circle of friends are unaware and living in this down-grading lifestyle. They have made this as their comfort-zone.
I have got some really disappointing feedback from my IRL connections when I tried to ask them - Why they couldn't use technology for their own benefit (to improve their lives).
The different responses I got IRL were like:
- I don't know what it can be used for to benefit myself?
- I am comfortable in the way I currently use tech!
- It is so overwhelming and out of reach (like a dream)!
- Can you prove it to me? (Yeah I'm sorry, but I don't want to spoon feed anyone! It is not my job "currently" to help someone reach great heights. I have to be selfish right now, SORRY!)
Anyway these are some of the basic responses I got. And the only way I believe that could change them was if this was a mass movement. Like if their circle was also advocating on this, they might change, no? (I kind of believe most people always follow some kind of trend. It's just a matter of time!).
A wake-up call to unleash true potential!
Ok, First of all I kind of deliberately made the title sound it's like from a movie! But this specific potential should be achieved by your own imagination. If anyone says this is the way, that's part of their imagination. And your's I guarantee would be entirely different, BELIEVE IT!
Still there are things which I like to share, that could be followed to ease your efforts!
Let's redefine the control over our social media accounts!
One of the things that I specifically did and still do is:
Control who we follow!
The social media accounts we use feed us a lot of content. And we consume these without any further thoughts. What I suggest is that to ask yourself, if a particular account is giving you the content you should receive. Ask yourself if that is what you really want to be and it is what you want which reminds you of the future you want to create for yourself. If not unfollow them and mute them. Muting is the fastest way to clear your feed without the person knowing.
Time Well Spent?
Fun Fact: "Time Well Spent" was actually the former name of "The Center of Humane Technology"!
Here I would like to share a tip from The Center of Humane Technology, which is asking yourself how well you spent your time on a certain tech. For example: imagine yourself scrolling through your social media feed for about 10 hours and also watching a 10 minute video of meditation/tutorial. And when you compare those two. You can really find out which one of them you actually needed. Obviously it's the 10 minute video!
Limit yourself in feeding the trolls!
This is one of the life lesson I acquired! I'm not saying to completely avoid all the troll posts, you have to enjoy yourself from time to time, to not get stress-out too much. But limit yourself, spend your time wisely. Since lost time is never found again!
Go through your Usage Analytical Dashboard!
Almost every application has some kind of analysis dashboard which tells you how much you have been using those particular app. I suggest if you haven't, take a look and plan accordingly on how you want to spend your time on those apps.
I believe that I read that this was part of The Center for Humane Technology's actions. It is now available on Apple, Google, Facebook products and many others.
Resources for Designers & Developers
One of the best resource I found is a repository on Github. It is part of the Awesome-List repositories. And there is one called Awesome-Humane-Tech it has a lot of cool stuffs that I guess most people would appreciate. I suggest you to take a look! There will be definitely something that catches your eye.
I don't have much to add to this article. But the things which I shared above are those which I can give you my 100% guarantee, it will create a basic change that you could achieve right now! I am actually at the early steps in being a developer so forgive me for not sharing any tips. But I promise I shall be constantly blogging about Humane Tech mainly, from now on!
A Request to all the Readers!
I would like you to share your views by commenting below to keep this discussion alive. So that our community could grasp a little knowledge on Humane Tech. I certainly believe this certainly a really important need which we should address! And all the things which I shared are the best I have gained! If you have some other tips or resources please share with us, thank you ❤️.
You could also share this article on your social media to spread awareness. Feel free to follow me and mention me on my Twitter handle @sreadyila! I will be active on the Center for Humane Technology Community Forum for the next few days. So let's meet there! And if we missed, I'm always active on twitter! (Still Humane! XD )
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