Is there an antidote to ‘digital intensity’?

Is there an antidote to ‘digital intensity’?

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the relentless surge of digital information? Explore the concept of 'digital intensity' and delve into potential antidotes that could help restore balance in our increasingly connected world.

As remote work has set in, we are relying entirely on digital tools to keep in touch with each other and get our work done

This all-virtual-all-the-time nature of our everyday has led to a worrisome spike in ‘digital intensity’

We’ve entered a new era

We need new habits, new practices, new cultural understandings, and new cultural norms

Let’s do it better

We must re-assess how we communicate at work

Our brains have to work harder in virtual meetings

During a virtual meeting, with multiple participants in little boxes, our brains try to process each participant individually, listen, comprehend, and take in visual cues

To reduce overworking, Lister says companies have to communicate policies and expectations to workers clearly

Ending presenteeism means creating a culture where workers know they can – and should – be logging off

Cognitive overload

Microsoft is trying to address video chat’s cognitive overload issue by developing new software features.

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