With the easing of lockdown restrictions, much attention is being paid to the ‘new normal’ of managing social distancing in public spaces. In my local area, Lambeth Council have narrowed some roads to widen footpaths to ensure people can pass each other at an appropriate distance. Navigating our public spaces Read more…
This is the fifth article in a series articles on issues arising from, and responses to, Covid-19 in the UK and beyond. I look at some of the opportunities and issues that arise with tracking social distancing at work to reduce the risk of infection from Covid-19. In responding to Read more…
Digital technologies are now a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. And questions remain as to how these technologies are reshaping how we experience the world around us, and how the world around us is being reshaped. Included here is the rise of the ‘algorithmic child’. One area this is Read more…
In the previous articles on smart buildings and their risks, we’ve explored what we mean by ‘smart buildings’ and outlined what they have to offer to the commercial built environment. We have also touched on why the issue of data in the context of the built environment and ‘smart buildings’ Read more…
John Browne’s recent book “Make, Think, Imagine” asserts that “human knowledge is cumulative: as more people contribute to a network, more useful insights emerge”. The digital revolution is disrupting all aspects of our lives with both its scope and impact likely to expand exponentially. It demands new approaches, and new Read more…
There’s been a lot in the media about AI in health and care over the last two years. While there is some really exciting work going on, and a clear focus from government, how much of this is hype? And what is all the fuss about? On AI in health Read more…
In the era of techlash, there’s a growing unease about the power and influence of large tech companies. The concern runs deep. At the heart is the perception of how tech monopolies, think Facebook and Google, are seen to distort markets and political systems. And in the news we see Read more…
At a recent Melting Pot Lunch, I had the opportunity to lead a discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health and care, ethics, and if the future is unethical. Melting Pot Lunches are run by Kaleidoscope Health & Care. Kaleidoscope work with NHS trusts, charities, government departments and private sector Read more…