In today’s hyperconnected world, our lives have become increasingly intertwined with the technology we interact with. While innovations like smartphones and the Internet have brought unprecedented convenience and connectivity, they have also introduced new risks and challenges.
In The Human Algorithm, Dr Robin K. Mathew takes readers on an eye-opening exploration of the complex digital landscape and our ever-evolving engagement with it. With chapters delving into smartphone addiction, the impact of technology on cognitive development, threats such as cyberbullying, online predators, and the dark web, this book shines a revelatory light on the often-overlooked aspects of our online existence. This comprehensive work also dedicates chapters to the internet’s role in fuelling anxiety and hypochondria, the emergence of cyber dating and romance, and the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), among other crucial topics.
All in all, this richly researched and compellingly argued compendium will equip you with the knowledge and insights to navigate the digital age with awareness and resilience.
About the Author
Dr Robin K. Mathew is a psychologist, author, and ethnographer with academic qualifications and professional experience in information technology, human resource management, psychology, and cyberpsychology. He has worked with prestigious organisations such as the University of Toronto, Best Buy, the Indian Institute of Management, ICFAI Business School, and the Royal Bank of Canada, among others. A prolific writer, Dr Mathew has contributed to various national and international media platforms and has authored several titles, each offering unique insights into diverse facets of human psychology and the human condition.