Digital Wellbeing

We've been sold a lie so complete that we've forgotten it's fiction—that our worth is measured in followers, our relevance quantified in likes, our very existence validated only when reflected back to us through the algorithmic mirror. The bitter irony is crushing: in our desperate pursuit of connection, we've disconnected from what matters most. We're more isolated than ever, despite having thousands of 'friends' we've never met,

Zanago Chief Architect of Responsible Innovation, Louis Byrd, examines the deceptive nature of "free" digital platforms. Drawing from personal experiences since his teenage years, Byrd reveals how we unknowingly trade our personal data for digital connection. As AI-powered algorithms increasingly shape our perceptions and choices, he questions whether convenience justifies surrendering our digital autonomy and humanity to tech companies that monetize our every interaction and