The hottest Digitalization Substack posts right now

Tech is not designed to make our lives easier, but to make them faster and more packed with tasks.
Our use of technology often leads to systemic acceleration, where we do more in the same amount of time, instead of enjoying leisure.
To break free from the cycle of constantly speeding up, we need to value balance, build power structures that protect us, and question the illusion that more technology equals easier lives.

The Economist reports on new electricity technologies, like high voltage transmission and grid-forming inverters, vital for a cleaner energy future.
Systemic changes in energy infrastructure take time and investment, but are crucial for achieving reliable and sustainable power.
Digitization and renewable energy adoption are reshaping grids, calling for new investments and regulatory adjustments to maintain stability and affordability.

Russia is shifting focus to recruit more professional soldiers rather than relying on mobilization
Officials are working to replace mobilized troops with contract soldiers
Efforts are being made to digitize conscription procedures, potentially issuing digital summonses

Transitioning to digital should involve more than just adopting new technologies; it should also focus on reimagining business operations and ways of working.
Simply replacing physical processes with digital ones does not equate to true digital transformation; the focus should be on enhancing user experiences and efficiency.
Mixing emerging technologies with traditional IT culture can hinder digital transformation; organizations need to address organizational silos and adapt their operating models for successful digitalization.

The Russian government is implementing a significant military reform, involving a complex digital system to track and monitor military-eligible citizens.
The reform aims to militarize society through strong enforcement of military service, with military gaining unprecedented power over citizens.
The new law allows for electronic conscription notifications, restrictions on individuals avoiding military service, and cross-agency data sharing to enhance military registration.

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Nostalgia dominates culture and the economy, making it cheaper and less risky to recycle old stories.
Media consumption is a form of self-commodification, where we define ourselves through what we consume.
Detachment through dedollarization, delusion, and digitalization affects how we engage with reality and media.

LEGO is transitioning from paper manuals to digital apps for instructions for sustainability reasons.
The digital shift in LEGO instructions can detract from the immersive and unplugged experience of playing with LEGO bricks.
Some LEGO sets, like Super Mario, now require downloading an app for building instructions instead of paper manuals.

Delhi Metro is introducing QR code-based e-tickets for convenient travel.
Passengers can use their mobile phones and QR codes to enter and exit Metro stations.
DMRC aims to phase out tokens gradually and embrace digital ticketing for smoother travel experiences.

Economic growth relies heavily on technological progress.
Solow's Paradox questions the impact of technology on productivity.
An increase in productivity in certain industries can lead to slowdowns in others.

Authorities are shifting from conscription to recruiting citizens through contracts for military service.
Military is planning to increase the number of contract soldiers by 116,000 compared to previous years.
Efforts are being made to introduce electronic summons for military service through digital platforms.

Sewing machines were like the personal computers of the past, with patterns as their software.
Sewing patterns provided usable information for creating a wide variety of garments.
Just like software, sewing patterns required effort and resources to create and distribute.