Humanising Technology presents a compelling collection of 50 opinion editorials that delve into the multifaceted social impacts of technology. Drawing from over two decades of research and public engagement, the author offers nuanced insights into how technology intersects with human values and societal norms. Organised into five thematic sections — AI Ethics; Design and Big Data; Digital Parenting and Young People, Education and Upskilling; and Social Inclusion — each segment begins with an introduction where the author contextualises the issues, reflecting on the evolution of her thoughts about changing techy trends and their societal implications. Through these essays, she addresses critical topics such as the ethical considerations in AI deployment, the responsibilities of designers in drawing insights from big data, the challenges of digital parenting in an always-connected world, the imperative of continuous education in the digital age, and the necessity of ensuring that technology serves to include rather than exclude or exploit. The author reflects on her extensive academic journey, highlighting her commitment to translating scholarly research into actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and the general public. Her work underscores the importance of placing human needs and ethical considerations at the forefront of technological advancement. Humanising Technology is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding how we can navigate the digital age responsibly, ensuring that technological progress aligns with and enhances our shared humanity. "A set of beguiling essays. In Humanising Technology, Sun Sun Lim teases out today's social and technological contradictions with remarkable delicacy." Anthony Elliott, Distinguished Professor Adelaide University "Sun Sun Lim is a keen observer of our technologically mediated worlds. These essays sparkle with insights and wisdom — a must-read for anyone interested in how our lives have become entangled with digital technologies." Mirca Madianou, Professor Goldsmiths University of London and author of 'Technocolonialism: when technology for good is harmful' "Summarising two decades of research and public engagement with the local and global implications of AI and other digital technologies, Humanising Technology translates cutting-edge scholarship into actionable insights for designers and policymakers to ensure equitable and inclusive access to technology as a resource for human existence and social coexistence." Klaus Bruhn Jensen, Professor University of Copenhagen "Through a series of bite-sized reflections and provocations, Sun Sun Lim brings her balanced perspective, grounded in a mix of evidence and good sense, to the heightened anxieties surrounding digital transformation in an uncertain world." Sonia Livingstone, Professor London School of Economics and Political Science "Sun Sun Lim's essays are more than observations on the impact of technology on society. They are insights into modern society itself and help us understand who we are and where we are going." Peter Ho, Senior Advisor Centre for Strategic Futures "In Humanising Technology , Professor Sun Sun Lim powerfully reminds us that technology must serve humanity — not the other way around. Drawing on her rich experience as both scholar and policy advisor, this collection of opinion editorials offers an inspiring roadmap for building a more human-centred digital future and demonstrates convincingly how responsible design and ethical use of technology can enhance human values and growth." David De Cremer Dunton Family Dean of D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University "Globally acclaimed scholar Professor Sun Sun Lim has packaged her most impactful and insightful writing on the promises and perils of AI, big data, social media, and other technological advances into one timely and accessible collection. With its central questions about ethics and inclusion, this book from one of the most trusted voices on media, technology, and society is exactly what we need, exactly when we need it. A must-read for citizens and scholars alike." Erica Scharrer, Professor UMass Amherst "How can technology truly serve humanity? In Humanising Technology , Professor Sun Sun Lim offers 50 vivid essays that tackle this question head-on. Drawing from years of research and public engagement, she examines how AI, data, and design decisions shape the way we live, learn, and connect. From digital parenting and lifelong learning to inclusion and ethics, Lim shows that our relationship with technology is always a moral one. With provocative thinking about shadow banning, the post-trust world, and how not to use AI, Lim invites readers to consider scenarios and counterfactuals that motivate us to apply technology in more purposeful, humane ways. Her writing is lucid, empathetic, and grounded in real-world experience — making this book an invaluable companion for anyone na