https://artfulenigma.com/tags/social-validation/ Recent content in social validation on aRtFuL eNiGmA https://artfulenigma.com/%3Clink%20or%20path%20of%20image%20for%20opengraph,%20twitter-cards%3E https://artfulenigma.com/%3Clink%20or%20path%20of%20image%20for%20opengraph,%20twitter-cards%3E Hugo -- gohugo.io Wed, 12 May 2021 11:30:03 +0000 https://artfulenigma.com/articles/teenstechandmentalhealth/ Wed, 12 May 2021 11:30:03 +0000 https://artfulenigma.com/articles/teenstechandmentalhealth/ The Oxford Internet Institute (University of Oxford) published the findings of a study this week which investigated the impact of technology on mental health in adolescents. The study investigated engagement with smartphones, social media and television and reported finding little evidence to suggest an increased association between technology use and mental health exists. I found these findings somewhat surprising so decided to dig a little deeper. Firstly, information about new digital media has only been collected for a relatively short time, therefore, drawing firm conclusions about the impact on mental health at this stage may be premature. https://artfulenigma.com/articles/soundofsilencedigitalinterpretation/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:30:03 +0000 https://artfulenigma.com/articles/soundofsilencedigitalinterpretation/ This week I listened to the Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel. Recorded in 1966 the song uses strong imagery of light and darkness to describe how peoples ignorance and apathy was destroying their ability to communicate with one another. Interestingly, if released today, the lyrics could equally be interpreted to describe how our misuse of some technologies is deeply impacting the very fabric of society. Here is my digital interpretation. https://artfulenigma.com/articles/our-need-for-validation-through-social-media/ Sun, 21 Jun 2020 11:30:03 +0000 https://artfulenigma.com/articles/our-need-for-validation-through-social-media/ So last week I took the plunge. I started my Blog and mailing list . It’s something I have been thinking about doing for a while, but always managed to find an excuse not to start, sound familiar ? This got me thinking about a quote I recently heard by Stoic philosopher, Epictetus: If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid - Epictetus I think his point is that often the fear of looking foolish can cripple us and prevent us from starting a new venture or applying for a dream job or starting a blog.