The Future of the

Hyperconnected Lifestyle
by Jessie Clodfelter
Human Interaction
● Univ. of Queensland Study: The method
is more important than the amount
when determining happiness levels.

● Technology use greatly affects

development of emotional intelligence in
children
● Ages 8-18: 7+ hours of screen time each
day outside of school
Privacy and Security
● By 2020: 24B+ devices connected to IoT
○ ~2 devices for each person on Earth
○ More Connection = More Risk

● Digital Epidemics
○ Preventative measures
○ Who is responsible?

“As with past epidemics what is required is a combination of collective and

individual action. It is not that much different from how we have managed
medical plagues in the past.”
- David Gorodyansky
Technology Dependency vs. Human Health
● Internet Addiction - Is it real?
● Mental Health
○ Higher risks of mental illness
○ Sleep issues
○ Negative body image

● Physical Health
○ Pros and Cons
Hyperconnectivity and Income Inequality
● Digital Divide - Is it becoming
worse?
● Poverty Spotlight
○ Creates poverty maps
and recovery strategies
○ Used by national governments

REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Educational Technologies
● Higher engagement among students
○ Earlier development of student passions and interests
● Trend → Investing in classroom technology

● Predictions:
○ 2020: International classrooms
○ 2024: Technology will replace teachers
○ 2028: Learning exclusively by AR and VR
 1. Technology usage will greatly affect
partners in romantic relationships as
well as the emotional intelligence of
children.

2. The Internet of Things will only grow, so

it is up to us to take preventative

Top 5 3.
Internet security measures.

Living a hyperconnected lifestyle can

Takeaways
result in serious health effects, and
possibly lead to addiction.

4. As technology changes the job market,

income inequality and the Digital Divide
may worsen.

5. Advanced technology will make its way

into the classroom, changing the
education process as we know it.