Jim Stolze gave a presentation at TED University on February 6, 2009 about how internet usage can impact happiness. He discussed 5 ways the internet can make people happier, including not bringing electronics to bed, accepting information overload, relying on social filters, distinguishing online and offline experiences, and charging a small fee per email. The presentation explored benefits and disadvantages of internet use, and provided tips on achieving a balanced relationship with technology to enhance well-being.
1. 5 ways how the Internet
can make us happier...
Jim Stolze - Virtual Happiness
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
TED University
February 6, 2009
Long Beach, CA
2. Could you live
without the internet?
And what would you do?
Jim Stolze
@ TED University
February 6, 2009
Long Beach, CA
3. “With no internet?
I’d have to open a
restaurant...”
Seth Godin
Jim Stolze
@ TED University
February 6, 2009
Long Beach, CA
4. “If I couldn’t surf the web,
I’d surf the waves of
Maui.”
TED-ster Tim Bratton
Jim Stolze
@ TED University
February 6, 2009
Long Beach, CA
6. Week 1
Funny / Strange / Adopting
Jim Stolze
@ TED University
February 6, 2009
Long Beach, CA
7. Week 2
Difficult / Angry / Regret
Jim Stolze
@ TED University
February 6, 2009
Long Beach, CA
8. Week 3
Piece of mind / Focus
Jim Stolze
@ TED University
February 6, 2009
Long Beach, CA
9. Week 4
Unsure / What’s next?
Jim Stolze
@ TED University
February 6, 2009
Long Beach, CA
10. Why?
Jim Stolze
@ TED University
February 6, 2009
Long Beach, CA
11. Internet Usage
& Happiness
www.virtualhappiness.org
Jim Stolze
@ TED University
February 6, 2009
Long Beach, CA
15. being doing surfing
[positive] [positive]
[positive]
joy w.i.l.f.-ing
optimistic
flow productivity tools
being in control
social interaction social networks
extravert
loneliness lurking
introvert
stress overload
feeling of no control
acting grumpy cyberbullying
depression
[negative] [negative]
[negative]
24. - Forces us to think before we hit ‘send’
- We’ll gain 1,5 hours productivity a day
- ISP have a reasonable business model
- Average household can afford easily 20cts
- And the best reason of all...
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