A writer and human rights lawyer on how technology can interfere with our inner freedom As an international human rights lawyer with over 20 years’ experience, and with a particular interest in human rights and technology it made sense that Susie Alegre would be a Freedom user! Susie is a barrister and associate tenant at…
What we learned about our digital habits from a year lived almost entirely on-screen When you think of 2020 – a year of quarantine, confinement, and a whole lot of screen time – “freedom” is probably the last word that comes to mind. Indeed it was a year so unprecedented that the Oxford English Dictionary…
Here at Freedom, we’re used to hearing about technology’s effects on the productivity and happiness of adults, especially over the last 12 months as life has become increasingly screen-based. For those of us who can remember a time before the internet’s omnipresence, it’s difficult to imagine what it’s been like for the younger generations as…
Using technology to bring us closer under these exceptional circumstances It’s already upon us, and without a doubt, this is going to be one Holiday season with a difference. With the emphasis on being together and enjoying old traditions, tech isn’t always the first thing on our minds when we think of the Holidays. But…
Freedom Software Engineer Adis Hasović overcame burnout, finding a new career and new work philosophy along the way As I sit and enjoy the sun that I haven’t seen for so long, and the company of friends I haven’t seen for longer, I’m reminded of what freedom really means. It’s those extra days where we…
If you’re a parent, an educator, or somebody who spends any time around kids, you’ll be well aware of the screen time debate. When it comes to children’s development, screen time is a hotly contested issue – even more so since the world was forced into quarantine. As our lives seemed to revolve around screens…
Staying home this year doesn’t mean you can’t get away from it all for a while To say that 2020 has been a challenging year would be an understatement. Crisis followed by crisis, combined with uncertainty, inequality, and anger have led us to feel less like “we’re all in this together” and more as if…
How an engineer-turned-yogi stepped outside her comfort zone and learned to love a slower pace of life Besides being a chance to slow down, the extra time afforded to us these past months has provided an opportunity for some of us to instill better everyday health and fitness habits. But many of those who’ve made a…
