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Why do we adorn our screens with pictures of forests, waterfalls, animals and beaches? Why are there so many nature metaphors in the language of the internet? The answer lies in biophilia, the innate human attraction to life and life-like processes. Sue Thomas believes that nature can soothe our connected minds and offer unexpected benefits – an improved attention span, a rested mind, and enhanced creativity. So there’s no need to choose between technology and well-being – we can have both! This talk is about the best way to make our digital lives integrated, healthy, and mindful. Cafe Scientifique Bournemouth, at Cafe Boscanova, Boscombe on 1st October 2013 http://cafescibournemouth.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/tuesday-1st-october-cafe-scientifique-exclusive-to-mark-our-1-year-anniversary/ www.suethomas.net
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TECHNOBIOPHILIAhow nature calms your wired life
Sue Thomaswww.suethomas.net
@suethomas#technobiophilia
1 October 2013 Cafe Scientifique
Bournemouth, UK
Images (c) Carolyn Black 2013
Metaphors of nature in cyberspace
Biophilia The innate tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes E.O.
Wilson 1984
Do you use nature images as screensavers or wallpapers?
Attention Restoration Theory (ART)R&S Kaplan, The Experience of Nature, 1989
Nearby Nature Restorative Settings• Being away - setting is physically or
conceptually different from one’s usual environment
• Extent - a setting sufficiently rich and coherent that it engages the mind and promotes exploration
• Fascination (soft & hard) - content or mental processes that engage attention effortlessly & allow you to rest your mind.
• Compatibility - good fit between your inclinations and the kinds of activities supported by the setting.
How ART works in our connected lives
Being Away Extent
How ART works in our connected lives
Soft Fascination Compatibility
What you can do indoors
1. Pay attention to the view from your window
2. Use indoor plants to your advantage
3. Connect with animals4. Treat yourself to
biophilic computer kit
What you can do outdoors
1. Go outside!2. Create an outdoor
office3. Grow stuff4. Use your smartphone
to enhance your outdoor experience
What you can do online
1. Visit a virtual world2. Play a video game3. Sample some next
nature4. Add biophilic design to
your online spaces
The tech industry needs Biophilic Design
1. Pay attention to the biophilic needs of tech workers
2. Apply biophilic principles to hardware & software design
And finally.... Silicon Beach? Brand it technobiophilic!
Thank you
Sue Thomaswww.suethomas.net
@suethomas#technobiophilia
1 October 2013 Cafe Scientifique
Bournemouth, UK
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