There are many metaphors of nature in cyber space which we use without even thinking about it: clouds, streams, webs, and so on. Dr Sue Thomas has conducted research on how we can use technology to enhance our connection with nature.
In this podcast we talk about how the huge amount of research and environmental science data has shown the benefits of nature on our wellbeing, including reducing blood pressure and other measurable benefits.
Sue has also studied research on the effects of engaging with nature on devices, through technology, such as watching wildlife shows and even playing video games.
She shares her concept of Technobiophilia. We talk about a real mix of things, ideas you can do on your commute or at your office desk, from plants, to stones, alpacas on Instagram, Farmville, live streams from eagles nests, fixed nature webcams, and lots more. With her brush of TechnoBiophilia she would love to see a beautiful nature world appear, where you can consciously engage in nature, where the worm in a garden has as much importance and attention as a donkey over a fence. Being mindful of your environment.
We are increasingly enjoying a life friendly way of living and a more balanced natured connected way of living. Long may it continue. With technology, we don't need to give it up, just because we are on a train or in an office, nature can be wherever you want it to be. Anywhere in the world.
This is our second podcast with Sue, to listen to the first one, click here.
To connect with and find out more about Sue, visit her website www.suethomas.net
To download or buy her books check out: Nature and Wellbeing in the Digital Age, How to Feel Better without Logging Off. BUY THE BOOK
Also check out Technobiophilia: Nature and Cyberspace and Hello World: Travels in Virtuality.
Credits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts.
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