Daniel B. le Roux

Constant distractions affect our ability to concentrate. (Shutterstock)

March 30, 2023

Too many digital distractions are eroding our ability to read deeply, and here’s how we can become aware of what’s happening — podcast

Nehal El-Hadi, The Conversation and Daniel Merino, The Conversation

With the proliferation of social media platforms, smart devices and apps, the demands on our attention have never been greater. But how is this affecting our ability to process and retain information?

Media multitasking: constantly juggling media and non-media activities, often using multiple digital devices. GettyImages

May 24, 2021

Your phone and your brain ‑ what we know so far

Daniel B. le Roux, Stellenbosch University

Analysis of 46 studies indicates that there’s still a lot of uncertainty about the long-term impacts of digital device use on cognition.

Business owners may feel the benefits of automation outweigh the risks. Victor Moussa/Shutterstock

July 17, 2018

Many South African jobs could soon be automated, and the country isn’t prepared

Daniel B. le Roux, Stellenbosch University

There seems to be very limited high-level discourse about how South Africa plans to navigate this wave of technological advancement.

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