Age guide: 13+
Tim Arnold’s latest album, Super Connected™, delves deep into the hidden architecture of our digital lives, exposing the addictive algorithms that power Big Tech platforms, with a particular focus on the impact of smartphones and social media on families.
From the beginning, Super Connected™ was conceived as a multi-layered project. The album, alongside its accompanying film drama, tells the story of a family struggling to maintain their bonds in a world dominated by technology, while Big Tech profits from their disconnection. Arnold, a digital minimalist living smartphone-free, has made his own experience a key part of the project, using his personal journey to reinforce the themes of reclaiming time and space away from technology’s grip.
At the heart of Super Connected™ is a vital message: the need to protect children and families from the all-encompassing reach of smartphones and the distractions they bring. Now it’s performing as a live multimedia show at Bedales School – a perfect setting for this important conversation, bringing a unique opportunity for families to come together and experience the full message of the project in a real-world, communal setting.
https://superconnected.technology/
The project is about challenging the pervasive influence of social media platforms, especially on children, and encouraging a reclaiming of real-world connections that are increasingly threatened by constant digital distractions.
