Presenter: Paula Gair
Title: Unhack My Brain - Take Control of Your Online Time
Abstract:
Do you ever pick up your phone for one thing and look up and it is 30 minutes later?
Apps, feeds and notifications are designed to keep us clicking and scrolling. In this session we'll look at what happens in our brains when we scroll, click, check email or even just have our phones nearby including how this affects attention, sleep and wellbeing (for you and the next generation). You'll leave better informed with practical strategies to take back your focus and build healthier and safer online habits.
Key takeaways:
- Understand how apps compete for your attention: Learn how notifications, likes, infinite scroll, autoplay and other design features tap into the brain’s reward system and influence focus, mood, memory and sleep.
- Build healthier digital habits and reclaim your focus: Discover simple strategies to reduce distraction, create more intentional screen habits and support yourself and family members to develop a healthier relationship with technology.
Date:
This online workshop will run on Friday 6th November from 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Venue:
This is an online event - you will be sent the Zoom link to attend in a follow up confirmation email from Love Heart
About the expert
Paula Gair
Paula Gair is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning. Her work is focused on the safe and ethical use of technology including AI, Cyber Security, Privacy and Online Harm Reduction as well as Organisational Strategy, Governance and Risk. Paula completed her Master’s research on cyber, privacy and online risks and mitigation strategies for non-technical audiences, incorporating insights from behavioural science. She now supports businesses and leaders navigating AI adoption in order to align innovation with responsible technology use. She also teaches and supervises postgraduate students at AcademyEX across diverse academic Masters research projects that are aiming to create positive impact across diverse sectors navigating complexity and disruption. Paula brings a global perspective, having supported major digital transformations for global NGOs and businesses: living and working across 10 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas before returning home to Aotearoa New Zealand.
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