Screens and algorithms are eroding people’s tolerance for the realities and differences of others. We live in our own separate information universes, consuming within our echo chambers, encountering people with different views, opinions and experiences less and less. But when we do come together, it can cause this extreme discomfort.  

The average adult spends a quarter of each day online. So how do you stay present? How do you feel like you’re part of something that’s bigger than yourself, but not so big that you’re drowning? How do you protect your ability to think?  

Ash Sarkar is a journalist, broadcaster and author, known for her outspoken commentary and political writing. As our closing keynote at Brighton Summit, she’ll talk about tech, relationships, and the loss of mental space – leaving us to ponder how we can each do more to be present and think differently about our approach to both work and life outside of it.