Stefana Broadbent
Digital Anthropologist | Technology's Impact on Culture & Society
About
Stefana Broadbent is a pioneering digital anthropologist who has spent decades studying how technology transforms human behavior and social structures. As a Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, she has published groundbreaking research on the psychological and societal implications of emerging technologies.
Broadbent's TED Talks and BBC documentaries have captivated millions, offering clear-eyed insights into the digital revolution's far-reaching effects. Her keynotes empower audiences to navigate the promises and pitfalls of our connected world.
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How the Internet enables intimacy
We worry that IM, texting, Facebook are spoiling human intimacy, but Stefana Broadbent's research shows how communication tech is capable of cultivating deeper relationships, bringing love across barriers like distance and workplace rules.
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