Unpacking Generation Z: Exploring the 12 Archetypes and Key Trends of the Post-Millennial Generation
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Unpacking Generation Z: Exploring the 12 Archetypes and Key Trends of the Post-Millennial Generation

ByRicky Wright

Yes, Generation Z and Alpha generation are often used interchangeably and refer to the same demographic group. Generation Z typically includes individuals born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, while the Alpha generation includes those born from the mid-2010s to the mid-2020s. Both generations are known for their affinity with technology, social consciousness, and…

12 Archetypes of the Alpha Generation and How They Can Leverage AI to Make a Difference
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12 Archetypes of the Alpha Generation and How They Can Leverage AI to Make a Difference

ByRicky Wright

The Alpha Generation, born between 2010 and 2025, is the first to grow up in a world where digital technology is ubiquitous. This has shaped their beliefs, behaviors, and expectations, creating a new set of archetypes that reflect their unique characteristics and values. In this article, we explore 12 archetypes of the Alpha Generation and…

What lessons from the past can generative AI technology can learn from to realize its potential?
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What lessons from the past can generative AI technology can learn from to realize its potential?

ByRicky Wright

The Robodebt Scheme in Australia has been a tragic example of how not to use technology. The automated debt collection system caused immense suffering for many Australians, and serves as a cautionary tale for those developing similar technologies. By understanding the lessons of this scheme, we can ensure that future generative AI technology is used…

The Deeper Meaning in #Vanlife
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The Deeper Meaning in #Vanlife

ByRicky Wright

Although these articles are directed toward #vanlife many of the same issues could apply to YouTube sailing channels. #Vanlife and YouTube Sailing Channels The rise of the #vanlife and YouTube sailing channels have both captured the imagination of many people looking for an escape from the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle. Both movements have attracted individuals who…

There’s the Internet of things IoT but what about the Internet of Humanity IoH?
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There’s the Internet of things IoT but what about the Internet of Humanity IoH?

ByRicky Wright

An Internet of Humanity IoH to resist Surveillance Capitalism There’s the Internet of things IoT but what about the Internet of Humanity IoH? Introduction While self-tracking with the rise of the IoT is contributing to many pro-social benefits for public health, these practices are also transforming notions of the public and private self and raising…

The role of mobile telephony in the renewal of the public sphere and the extension of democratic processes
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The role of mobile telephony in the renewal of the public sphere and the extension of democratic processes

ByRicky Wright

Mobile phone use has become ubiquitous (fig. 1), especially among the young and wealthy with more than five billion uses worldwide (Pew Research, 2019). Smartphones herald the arrival of convergence bringing together the formally ‘separate business of media, telecommunications, and computing/information technology into interdependent services’ via digital networks (Cinque, 2012, p,14).  The speed of change…

The Possibilities and Limitations of Internet Activism
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The Possibilities and Limitations of Internet Activism

ByRicky Wright

The health of the public sphere as a gauge to the possibilities and limitations of internet activism in the networked society Activism today is dominated by networks and global forms of organisation made possible through today’s digitally hyperconnected world. The ground-breaking work of Manual Castells (2007, 1999, 2016, 2017) has articulated a utopian vision of…

Press Release – Public Communication by City Council (Government)
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Press Release – Public Communication by City Council (Government)

ByRicky Wright

Mockup media release for local council created from a defined scenario with a small window of time for a  response: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 May 2019 MEDIA RELEASE Council encourages active citizenship after an incident at Wallaby Swamp Burralinga Council has asked for calm, community collaboration after an incident today involving protesters and potential developers…

Petri Dish – A sci-fi short story
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Petri Dish – A sci-fi short story

ByRicky Wright

See the difference between different versions of ChatGPT and the original story. Title: Petri Dish – A Sci-Fi Short Story Author: Ricky Wright Improved by ChatGPT 4 Date: May 27, 2019 In a vibrant, cozy bedroom, young Delphia, a primary school student, carefully sprinkles small fragments of bio-material into a petri dish. She observes the…

Using the Iterative Design Process
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Using the Iterative Design Process

ByRicky Wright

Iterative design is a cyclical process of improving. By testing and evaluating, reflecting and moving on progress is made and the product improved. I used this process refinement as I improved on an original stimulus idea, a poem, to make one of my first, coded from scratch websites using basic CSS and HTML. I’m not…

Gamifying Politics – 30 Minute Blog Challenge
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Gamifying Politics – 30 Minute Blog Challenge

ByRicky Wright

The gamification of Indian politics is a popular topic now. This is largely due to the way many of the candidate’s supporters are getting really active in the digital space by spreading memes and gamified elements. Many of these gamified elements are blurring the lines between propaganda and reality. Like the app that gives you…