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<p>Foreword by <i>Marc Prensky</i> xv</p> <p>Preface xvii</p> <p>Introduction: Open Up to a World of Wonder 1</p> <p>Chapter 1 Defining Wellbeing Through a New Lens 13</p> <p>Chapter 2 Frameworks for Digital Wellbeing 39</p> <p>Chapter 3 Facets of Wonder: Implications for Digital Wellbeing 61</p> <p>Chapter 4 Wellbeing and the Well of Being Well 83</p> <p>Chapter 5 How Technology Helps: Creating Connection and Belonging Instead of Loneliness 111</p> <p>Chapter 6 Thriving with Digital Wellbeing: Approaches to Learning 133</p> <p>Chapter 7 Wellbeing Through Spatial Computing, Gaming, and Extended Reality 147</p> <p>Chapter 8 Wellbeing Through Immersive Imagination 185</p> <p>Interlude by <i>Rodney Mullen</i> 186</p> <p>Chapter 9 Wellbeing Through Music: The Heart Is a Digital Kick Drum 205</p> <p>Chapter 10 Wellbeing Through Wearables and Movement 215</p> <p>Chapter 11 Wellbeing Through AI and How to Thrive with Hope 229</p> <p>Future Sight: Envisioning a Future of Digital Thriving 241</p> <p>Notes 251</p> <p>Acknowledgments 269</p> <p>About the Author 271</p> <p>Index 273</p>

<p><B>CAITLIN KRAUSE</B> is a globally recognized experience designer, learning expert, author, and keynote speaker. She teaches at Stanford University about technology and wellbeing. As founder of the MindWise consultancy, she builds products and experiences that help leaders and teams navigate complexity and change in the future of work, prioritizing empathy, agility, agency, and imagination. <p><b>caitlinkrause.com</b>

<p><B><small>PRAISE FOR</small> DIGITAL WELLBEING</B> <p> “<i>Digital Wellbeing </i>masterfully explores the intersection of technology and human potential. This book is a must-read for those who want to leverage the power of AI to unlock their creativity and imagination and ultimately invent new means of expression that will go way beyond human language, art, and science of today.”<BR> <b>—Ray Kurzweil,</b> Inventor, futurist, and author of <i>New York Times </i>bestseller <i>The Singularity Is Nearer</i> <p>“At a time when the impulse to lead fully digital lives and automate is tempting, Caitlin Krause’s <i>Digital Wellbeing </i>offers ways to uphold creative freedom and imagination. She lights a way for integrity in this digital age, recognizing our lives as a Mobius strip of inner-outer connection. This book guides us to access what is most genuine and vital, fostering a mindful and authentic relationship with technology.”<BR> <b>— Parker J. Palmer,</b> Author of <i>Let Your Life Speak, A Hidden Wholeness</i>, and <i>On the Brink of Everything</i> <p>“Caitlin Krause’s book is a masterclass in digital wellbeing. Our tech often overwhelms, and Krause shows us how to reclaim awe and wonder. Essential reading for anyone looking to succeed in this age of noise, disruption, and change.”<BR> <b>—Scott Galloway,</b> Professor of Marketing, NYU Stern School of Business <p>“A transformative guide for today’s leaders, showing how technology can enhance—rather than hinder—our capacity for genuine human connection and creativity. It’s a vital resource for anyone who wants to create meaningful impact and navigate the emerging digital world with innovation and authenticity.”<BR> <b>— Dorie Clark,</b> <i>Wall Street Journal</i> bestselling author of <i>The Long Game</i> and executive education faculty, Columbia Business School <p>“<i>Digital Wellbeing</i> provides a feast of science-backed insights…pulls us in and leaves us with important and memorable ways to thrive in the digital domain without becoming lost in it.”<BR> <b>— Daniel J. Siegel, MD,</b> <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Aware </i>and <i>Mind</i>; Co-Founder, Mindsight Institute and the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center <p>“There’s another plane of existence waiting for you, full of so much wonder and meaning. In this delightful book, Krause opens your eyes to the marvels that can be found in the digital world.”<BR> <b>—Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD,</b> Author of <i>Transcend</i> <p>“Caitlin Krause is hands-down the ‘go-to expert’ on mental wellbeing and VR. I can’t think of a better person to write this book.”<BR> <b>—Jeremy Bailenson,</b> Founding Director of Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab <p>“Take to heart Krause’s message that wonder and imagination are not threatened by digital and AI, but instead, like other tools of our age, they can empower us especially when we listen to and follow the promptings of our own human hearts.”<BR> <b>—Tom Furness,</b> “Grandfather of Virtual Reality” <p>“<i>Digital Wellbeing </i>empowers leaders to blend technological innovation with genuine human connection, particularly those aiming to lead with purpose and compassion in our increasingly digital world.”<BR> <b>—Shelley Zalis,</b> Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient <p>“In <i>Digital Wellbeing</i>, Krause brings movement into the realm of discovery and awe, revolutionizing how we use immersive experiences to boost body awareness. These insights are groundbreaking, offering a fresh perspective on thriving in our increasingly digital world.”<BR> <b>—Kathy Smith,</b> Fitness Icon and <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author <p>“Caitlin Krause maps this meshing of the human and digital domains in ways that elevate connection with others and reinvigorate a sense of wonder for the road ahead—all with such graceful clarity.”<BR> <b>—Rodney Mullen,</b> Skateboarder and Fellow at MIT Media Lab

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