At Fresh Takes, we want this opportunity to celebrate the incredible women pioneers in the industry who are making change happen, pushing boundaries and breaking stereotypes.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been highlighting women who are inspiring us all to strive for a better and more equal future. This week we’re excited to welcome Social Psychologist,  Dr. Aleks Krotoski who takes us through her ‘HitchHiker guide to the Internet’.

The Metaverse Has Always Been With Us

One of the most interesting points that Dr. Aleks makes it that the metaverse is not a new idea. Learn more from this episode as Dr. Aleks and Mike delve into the impact of technology and trace its origins back to the early days of the internet.

The Importance of Assessing New Technologies

Why is it important to assess new technologies critically? Dr. Aleks and Mike raise a great point that while it is easy to get swept up in the hype and excitement surrounding the latest buzzwords, it is important to ask ourselves what the fundamental purpose of a technology is. Discover more in our latest episode. 

The Challenge of Differentiating Trends from Fads

Dr. Aleks and Mike discuss the challenge of differentiating trends from fads in the technology world. While it is easy to get excited about the latest shiny object, it can be difficult to know whether it will stick around or fade away. Learn more in the full episode. 

The Complexity of Human-Technology Relationship

While it is easy to get swept up in the hype and excitement surrounding new technologies, Dr. Aleks and Mike share insights and tips on how to approach them with a critical eye and ask ourselves what their fundamental purpose is.