Holiday celebrations, as we know it, are changing fast. Our celebrations are now filtered, posted, and influenced by the digital world we live in. In a recent Real Tech Real Talk chat with Sascha Funk, the Head of Media Studies at Thammasat University, we discovered some eye-opening trends about how our phones and screens are reshaping the way we celebrate. Here's what's really happening to our holiday traditions in today's always-connected world. We're Living in "Hyper Reality" The boundaries between authentic experiences and curated presentations have become extremely blurred We're now experiencing holidays through a dual lens: for our ... Read More

In an age where every moment is potentially 'Instagram-worthy,' our holiday experiences are being fundamentally transformed. From the rise of 'digital mindfulness' to the unexpected return of raw authenticity, explore how we can preserve genuine human connection in an era of endless digital documentation. In an era where digital platforms orchestrate our daily narratives, we find ourselves at a fascinating crossroads between authentic experiences and their curated representations. As Sascha Funk, Head of Media Studies at Thammasat University, recently discussed on Real Tech Real Talk, digital technology isn't just changing how we share our holiday moments - they're fundamentally ... Read More