'We're not running a race against tech' - Alexander Bell

'We're not running a race against tech' - Alexander Bell

From How to Thrive by Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon

February 26, 2026 · 54 min · Season 3 · Episode 4

About this episode

Alexander Bell discusses the impact of technology on productivity and wellbeing, sharing insights and tips for a healthier relationship with tech.

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Alexander Bell to the How to Thrive podcast this week (no, not Alexander Graham Bell). Alexander is a keynote speaker whose expertise sit at the intersection of technology and productivity - specifically, how our relationship with technology impacts our performance, our wellbeing, and the people we care about most. Having built and sold a Google spin-out agency, he reached a turning point when his then-seven-year-old son Dexter asked for an iPhone for Christmas and turned the tables on him with a question he couldn't answer: "If they're really that bad, why are you and mummy on yours all the time?" That moment set Alexander on a mission to help professionals and parents build a healthier, more intentional relationship with the technology that dominates their lives. We cover peak performance, AI note-takers, and Alexander shares his three top tips for thriving. With thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Springbird IP : https://www.springbirdip.com/ Springbird is a modern intellectual property firm supporting ambitious, fast growing businesses with trademark and design protection that's transparent, commercially focused and free from…

People in this episode

Hosts: Claire Sanders, Helen Silver-MacMahon

Guest: Alexander Bell

Topics covered

  • technology
  • productivity
  • wellbeing
  • performance
  • parenting

Keywords

  • technology
  • productivity
  • wellbeing
  • AI note-takers
  • parenting

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Springbird IP

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