
Tom Chatfield
Writer, Freelance
Tom Chatfield is an author and tech philosopher, with a special interest in critical thinking. His most recent book is How to Think (2021). He lives in Kent, UK.
Written by Tom Chatfield

ideaEconomics
Book or kindle, any kind of reading beats colouring-in
Tom Chatfield

essayAutomation and robotics
Automated ethics
When is it ethical to hand our decisions over to machines? And when is external automation a step too far?
Tom Chatfield

essayComputing and artificial intelligence
The attention economy
It costs nothing to click, respond and retweet. But what price do we pay in our relationships and our peace of mind?
Tom Chatfield

essayInformation and communication
I type, therefore I am
More human beings can write and type their every thought than ever before. Something to celebrate or deplore?
Tom Chatfield

essayAddiction
Cyborg dreams
Gadgets are the first thing we touch in the morning and the last thing we stroke at night. Are we their slaves?
Tom Chatfield