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DOMAIN NAME FOR SALE: technobiophilia com

Hi everyone. Please share this with your networks. I've decided to sell the technobiophilia com domain name. See more at   http://www.Sedo.com/search/details.ph... 

Audio introductions on my Substack

I’m experimenting with creating short audio introductions to my Substack newsletter. They’re part of my education as I learn the landscape of the platform. Please drop by to listen, read and subscribe if you’re interested. It’s free! Find out more at https://suethomas.substack.com/ Featured image It’s hard to believe that this FutureEverything conference was 14 years […]

My new Substack!

This week I'm launching my first Substack newsletter and hope you'll subscribe (it's free). https://suethomas.substack.com/

Technobiophilia growing new shoots

Here's some news about a great project which used my concept of technobiophilia as the inspiration for the interior of the YY Building in London's Canary Wharf. As far as I know, it's the largest application of technobiophilia so far. And it's beautiful. This "ever-changing interactive installation", named simply 'Technobiophilia', was designed by Acrylicize:

FREE ‘Nature & Wellbeing in the Digital Age’ Kindle edition.

FREE 'Nature & Wellbeing in the Digital Age' Kindle edition. Autumn/Fall promotion. Tell your friends.Please help yourself to a free copy of the Kindle edition. Limited time offer ends midnight Thursday 19th September.

Should we embrace cyberspace as part of the natural world?

In recent years we've seen a growing number of books, reports and articles explaining why nature is good for us. But they often don't mention the role of digital wellbeing in helping to make that connection. Indeed, the tired old 'leave your phone at home' admonishment is still going strong in some quarters. But isn't it time to wake up to the potential of technology to facilitate the link?

The Fault in Reality – excerpt

I've finished writing my third novel The Fault in Reality and now I'm looking for an agent. Recommendations very welcome! Here are the first couple of pages as a taster. I hope they pique your interest.

Becoming A Tree In Virtual Reality

Nest caterpillars in your arms, and watch the days pass.

Sometimes I save articles and then forget about them, which is what happened with this wonderful piece from last year. It’s by Mark Wilson about a VR project from the MIT Media Lab. The title of his article was “Escape From The Horror Of 2017 By Becoming A Tree” but I’m sure you’d agree that’s something we need even more in 2018.  Enjoy.

“Is it possible to experience being another lifeform?”

That’s the foundational question asked by T...

Pay less for ‘Nature and Wellbeing in the Digital Age’

“We need more nature, not less technology.”

My 2017 book ‘Nature and Wellbeing in the Digital Age’ is one year old this month and I’m marking its first birthday with a permanent price reduction.

[image error]Find out how our smartphones, tablets and computers connect us to the natural world. Learn 50 ways to bring your own digital life closer to nature. This book is not about giving up technology, it’s about opening up your life. New prices

USA Paperback now $8.99 (was $10.99) Kindle now $4.00 (was $4.9...

Come to the first Digital Wellbeing Retreat- “NOT a Digital Detox: How to feel better without logging off”

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Join me at a weekend retreat by the sea this coming May!

I’m really pleased to have been invited to design and run “NOT a Digital Detox: How to feel better without logging off”,  a chance to reflect on our online lives and our place in nature. It takes place at the wonderful Othona Community in West Dorset, UK over the weekend of Fri 11 May – Sun 13 May 2018.  £140 for two nights full board. Bursaries available. See the website for full information.

I attended a r...