How many times a day do you take a device out of your pocket, disrupting the flow of the moment, only to find out that its insistent sounds indicate nothing of immediate relevance? Or perhaps you ignore it, or turn it off for a while, only to miss something that actually is important and time sensitive? How can we stay connected to the information flows that are critical to contemporary success without a constant sense of distraction? How can we Be Here Now when our technology tries so hard to convince us that the place to be in every moment is in inside its tiny little screen? This talk may present more questions than answers, but it’s purpose is to stimulate thinking towards solutions. We’ll start with a solid grounding in the history of wearable tech and overview of some current cutting edge research, before taking off on a flight of fancy into the potential of smarter and more discrete wearable devices.
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