About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of digitalization on human connection and the balance between efficiency and meaningful relationships in Estonia's digital society.

In this episode, we explore what happens to human connection in an increasingly digital world. Nesli Hazal Oktay, Associate Professor of Interaction Design at the Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA), explains why efficiency should not always be the main goal of digital services and how concepts such as “remote intimacy” and intentional friction can help preserve meaningful relationships. The conversation looks at how Estonia’s digital society balances convenience with human needs, why small everyd...

People in this episode

Guest: Nesli Hazal Oktay

Topics covered

• human connection
• digital society
• interaction design
• remote intimacy
• digital services
• meaningful relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Estonian Academy of Arts

Places: Estonia

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