Attention SEEKERS

Having genuine connections to those around us is paramount to the health of both individuals and communities, but in recent years, the way we communicate has changed drastically. Living in a digital age means many of our social interactions are online rather than face to face, and despite being technologically connected, people are lonelier than ever. Modern life is creating new challenges for our relationships, and globally we’ve seen how societies are becoming more and more divided. In this series, ‘Let’s Talk’, we ask experts for their insight and guidance.

This issue, we look at how we can use our devices more wisely.

PHONES AREN’T INHERENTLY GOOD OR BAD. THEY’RE JUST TOOLS, AND IT ALL DEPENDS ON HOW WE USE THEM

Board public transport, go out for a meal or simply take a stroll down the street and it’s normal to be surrounded by people who are glued to screens or plugged into headphones. As much as we