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Who Can You Trust? How technology brought us together and why it might drive us apart? Rachel Botsman This is an exceptional read that examines to get a ride, based on star ratings and platform trust. Botsmans journey of privacy creep, trust and surveillance explores contemporary China, where ubiquitous CCTV, facial

The data we share is the exchange for the convenience and value, there is clear privacy creep by corporations and governments. Indeed, governments have an insatiable appetite for more control and power, so will continue to push for greater oversight of people. In this regard, some authorities are even suggesting now that Covid QR check-ins become permanent. This would be a big hit to our liberty in my view.

recognition and social credit scores, are used to maintain ‘cooperation’ and control of the population. Quite scary. It's compelling to see how we might slide into a surveillance state as benefits and technology advance, but when you have someone say, “What have you got to hide?” When they want more informa- tion; please reply, “Everything!” Sam Kennard Chief Executive Officer

how technology that has made our lives so much richer, also poses risks to our safety and our liberty.

Rachel Botsman explains how the greater transparency of businesses provided to us has improved trust. Such as Uber, we now willingly get into a random car with a stranger

12 Rules For Life. Jordan Peterson This is a fascinating

I learned later that the ideas in the book are polarising and are hated by some people. I loved it. Sam Kennard Chief Executive Officer

your actions, thoughts and perspective. Fundamentally, the book is founded on the concept of personal responsibility, owning your situation and appreciating your life.

perspective on how to handle ourselves as we tackle our challenges.

JORDAN PETERSON'S – 12 RULES FOR LIFE.

Jorden Peterson's

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Stand up straight with your shoulders back

book became a best seller. Many of the concepts are

Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping

Befriend people who want the best for you Compare yourself to who you were yesterday

not new but he puts them in a perspec- tive that shares them brilliantly for the world today. Each of the 12 rules are elaborate and thoughtful discussions on what each of us can do to be more fulfilled. With a world where doom and gloom, hysteria and problems are promoted it is not unsurprising people feel helpless and even victims. The book shares this view and asks you to consider yourself,

Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them

Set your house in order before you criticise the world Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient

Tell the truth – or at least don’t lie

Assume whoever you’re listening to knows something you don’t

10. 11. 12.

Be precise in your speech

Do not bother children while they are skateboarding Pet a cat when you encounter one in the street

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